With increase in temperature, the solubility of gases in liquids, at fixed pressure____________________?

Correct answer: B. Decreases

  • A. Increases
  • B. Decreases
  • C. Remain same
  • D. Either A. or B., depends on the system

Explanation

For most gases, dissolution in a liquid is exothermic, so increasing temperature drives the gas out of solution and reduces its solubility at fixed pressure. This is why warming carbonated liquids promotes gas release.

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