The Solubility of Gases in a Liquid Solvent Generally Increases

question 131

Multiple Choice

The solubility of gases in a liquid solvent generally increases under what conditions?

• A) At higher temperature and higher pressure.
• B) At higher temperature and lower pressure.
• C) At lower temperature and lower pressure.
• D) At lower temperature and higher pressure.
• E) None of these. Gases have a fixed solubility in a liquid solvent at all temperatures and all pressures.

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