Which Statement Regarding Gas Mixtures in Aqueous Solutions Is False

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding gas mixtures in aqueous solutions is false?

• A) When a gas dissolves in a solution, it becomes incorporated into the liquid phase.
• B) When a gas dissolves in a solution, the molecules become distributed among the H₂O molecules in much the same way as glucose molecules do.
• C) Gas in solution can appear as microscopic bubbles.
• D) When a large bubble rises to the surface of a solution, the solution is considered to be in the gas phase.

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Definitions:

Buffer System

A chemical system that maintains the pH of a solution by adjusting the proportion of acid and base.

Hemoglobin Buffer

A system in red blood cells that helps maintain pH balance in the blood by binding to or releasing hydrogen ions.

Bicarbonate Ions

An ion that acts as a buffer to maintain the pH level in blood and other bodily fluids.

Body Fluid pH

The measure of acidity or alkalinity of the body's fluids, crucial for maintaining homeostasis.