A Saturated Solution of Carbon Dioxide in Water Contains 3

question 85

Multiple Choice

A saturated solution of carbon dioxide in water contains 3.00 g of CO₂ when the CO₂ partial pressure is 8.0 atm. What mass of CO₂ will escape if the partial pressure is lowered to 3.2 atm?

• A)0.90 g
• B)1.20 g
• C)1.40 g
• D)1.80 g
• E)2.20 g

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