Which of the Following Statements About the Solubility of Gases

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the solubility of gases in liquids is not correct?

• A)A warm can of soda fizzes more than a cold can of soda when opened because gases are less soluble at higher temperature.
• B)An opened can of soda goes "flat" because the partial pressure of carbon dioxide is lower in the atmosphere than in the unopened can.
• C)A solution stored under an atmosphere of pure nitrogen will contain more dissolved nitrogen than the same solution stored under air because air is only 80% nitrogen.
• D)Fish kills may occur in the summertime because an inadequate amount of oxygen is dissolved in the water.
• E)none of the above

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