If the heat of solution of an ideal gas in a liquid is negative, then its solubility at a given partial pressure varies with the temperature as__________________?

Correct answer: B. Solubility increases as temperature decreases

  • A. Solubility increases as temperature increases
  • B. Solubility increases as temperature decreases
  • C. Solubility is independent of temperature
  • D. Solubility increases or decreases with temperature depending on the Gibbs free energy change
  • E. of solution

Explanation

A negative heat of solution indicates exothermic dissolution, so increasing temperature reduces gas solubility at fixed partial pressure. Cooling therefore increases the solubility.

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