Question

Question

Consider the following two solutions:

a solution with the maximum amount of gas dissolved in it
a solution with the maximum amount of liquid dissolved in it
Which of the following would change one of the solutions so that more solute could be dissolved in it?

(1 point)
Responses

increasing the altitude of the solution with dissolved liquid
increasing the altitude of the solution with dissolved liquid

decreasing the temperature of the solution with dissolved gas
decreasing the temperature of the solution with dissolved gas

decreasing the temperature of the solution with dissolved liquid
decreasing the temperature of the solution with dissolved liquid

increasing the altitude of a solution with dissolved gas
increasing the altitude of a solution with dissolved gas
Remaining Attempts

Answer 1

To determine which action would allow more solute to be dissolved in one of the solutions, we need to consider how changes in temperature and pressure affect the solubility of gases and liquids.

1. Increasing the altitude of the solution with dissolved liquid: Generally, increasing altitude decreases pressure, which may allow some gases to dissolve better but does not significantly affect the solubility of liquids.

2. Decreasing the temperature of the solution with dissolved gas: Decreasing temperature typically increases the solubility of gases in a liquid. So this option could allow more gas to dissolve.

3. Decreasing the temperature of the solution with dissolved liquid: This typically does not affect the solubility of liquids in a significant way.

4. Increasing the altitude of a solution with dissolved gas: Again, increasing altitude generally decreases pressure, which could reduce the solubility of gases rather than increase it.

Based on this analysis, the best choice is:

Decreasing the temperature of the solution with dissolved gas.

This action typically allows more gas to dissolve in the solution.