In which case should CO₂(g)be more soluble in water? A)The total pressure is 5 atm and the partial pressure of CO₂ is 0.4 atm. B)The total pressure is 3 atm and the partial pressure of CO₂ is 0.6 atm. C)The total pressure is 1 atm and the partial pressure of CO₂ is 0.3 atm. D)The total pressure is 1 atm and the partial pressure of CO₂ is 0.5 atm.

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CO₂ solubility in water is directly proportional to its partial pressure. The higher the partial pressure of CO₂, the more soluble it is. Option B has the highest partial pressure of CO₂ at 0.6 atm.

In Which Case Should CO2(g)be More Soluble in Water

In Which Case Should CO₂(g)be More Soluble in Water