At a Particular Temperature, as the Pressure Increases the Solubility

question 7

Multiple Choice

At a particular temperature, as the pressure increases the solubility of a gas in water will

• A) always decrease
• B) always increase
• C) remain the same
• D) be inversely proportional to the pressure
• E) be directly proportional to the temperature

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Definitions:

Antioxidants

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Free Radicals

Highly reactive molecules with unpaired electrons, capable of causing oxidative damage to cells and DNA.

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The process by which substances are taken up into or across tissues, such as the absorption of nutrients by the intestines.

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