Question

Which sentence best explains the relationship between pressure and the

solubility of a gas?
A. The greater the pressure, the more gas that will dissolve.
B. Solubility increases with pressure for some gases but not others.
C. The lower the pressure, the more gas that will dissolve.
D. Pressure has no effect on the solubility of gases.

Answer 1

Answer: A. The greater the pressure, the more of gas that will dissolve.

Explanation: Increasing pressure increases the solubility of gases. It has little effect on the solubility of liquids and solids.