Solubility of Gases

What we call the maximum amount of substance that can be dissolved in a given volume of a given liquid?

• Transparency

• Solubility

• Dissolution

• Matter

Which law states that the solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the pressure of the gas above the liquid?

• Boyle's Law

• Henry's Law

• Charles's Law

• Avogadro's Law

What happens to the solubility of most gases in water as the temperature increases?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains the same

• Varies unpredictably

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Which of the following gases is most soluble in water?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Helium

In a carbonated beverage, what is the primary gas dissolved in the liquid?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

What is the effect of increasing pressure on the solubility of a gas in a liquid?

• Decreases solubility

• Increases solubility

• No effect

• Varies with temperature

Which factor does NOT affect the solubility of a gas in a liquid?

• Temperature

• Pressure

• Nature of the gas

• Color of the liquid

What is the term for the escape of gas from a liquid solution into the air?

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Effervescence

• Condensation

How does the solubility of gases in water compare to their solubility in organic solvents?

• Higher in water

• Lower in water

• Same in both

• Depends on the gas

Which of the following best describes the solubility of ammonia gas in water?

• Slightly soluble

• Highly soluble

• Insoluble

• Sparingly soluble