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The solubility of gases in water increases with the decrease in _______.
The solubility of gases in water increases with the decrease in _______.
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The correct option is C temperature
As temperature increases, kinetic energy increases. The greater kinetic energy results in greater molecular motion of the gas particles. As a result, the gas particles dissolved in the liquid are more likely to escape to the gas phase and the existing gas particles are less likely to be dissolved. The converse is true as well. Thus, solubility of gases in water increases with the decrease in temperature.
As temperature increases, kinetic energy increases. The greater kinetic energy results in greater molecular motion of the gas particles. As a result, the gas particles dissolved in the liquid are more likely to escape to the gas phase and the existing gas particles are less likely to be dissolved. The converse is true as well. Thus, solubility of gases in water increases with the decrease in temperature.
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