How does the amount of gas in a saturated solution change with pressure?
1 Answer
Sep 3, 2015
The amount of gas in a saturated solution is directly proportional to the pressure.
Explanation:
This is known as Henry's Law. It as often written as
where
We see this effect in carbonated drinks.
Colas and root beer consist of flavoring and sugars added to a solution of carbon dioxide gas dissolved in water under pressure.
When the pressure is released, the solubility of the gas decreases, and bubbles of carbon dioxide escape from the liquid.
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