When diving deeper, Megan should remember that solubility increases with pressure. As she descends, the increased pressure causes nitrogen (N2) to become more soluble in her body tissues, which can lead to the risk of nitrogen narcosis and decompression sickness (the bends) upon ascent if she doesn't manage her ascent rate properly and allow for adequate decompression stops.
Megan is an advanced diver. When diving deeper, what should she remember about the increased solubility and the pressure of the N2 gas she is breathing in her tank?
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Hydrostatic pressure is in all directions.
Hydrostatic pressure is in all directions.
Solubility increases with pressure.
Solubility increases with pressure.
The evaporation of nitrogen can occur.
The evaporation of nitrogen can occur.
Nitrogen can react with water.
Nitrogen can react with water.
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