For the following gas-liquid equilibrium for an aqueous system at a constant partial pressure of CO₂, CO₂(g) D CO₂(aq) What is the effect on the equilibrium composition of the liquid when the temperature of the liquid is increased? A) The amount of CO₂ dissolved in the liquid increases. B) The amount of CO₂ dissolved in the liquid decreases. C) The amount of CO₂ dissolved in the liquid does not change. D) Not enough information is provided to answer the question. E) Either A or B could occur.

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According to Le Chatelier's principle, when a system at equilibrium is subjected to a change in temperature, the system will shift in the direction that opposes the change. In this case, increasing the temperature will favor the endothermic process of CO₂(g) dissolving into the liquid phase, causing the equilibrium to shift towards the left and decreasing the amount of CO₂ dissolved in the liquid.

For the Following Gas-Liquid Equilibrium for an Aqueous System at a Constant