๐จ 3 Effect of Pressure on the Solubility of Gases in Liquids
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๐จ Effect of Pressure on the Solubility of Gases in Liquids
๐ Key Idea:
The solubility of gases increases with an increase in pressure.
๐ฌ Explanation (Step-by-Step):
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Setup:
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Imagine a container with a liquid at the bottom and gas above it.
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The system is at pressure p and temperature T.
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Some gas particles dissolve into the liquid, while some escape back into the gas phase.
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Dynamic Equilibrium:
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The rate at which gas particles enter the liquid = rate at which they leave the liquid.
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This balance is called dynamic equilibrium.
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Now Increase the Pressure:
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Compress the gas (reduce its volume)
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This increases the number of gas particles per unit volume
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More particles hit the liquid surface → more dissolve into the liquid
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New Equilibrium:
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A new dynamic equilibrium is established at a higher solubility level
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Thus, solubility increases with increased pressure
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๐ Key Line for Board Exams:
Increasing pressure increases the number of gas molecules striking the liquid surface, which increases the solubility of the gas until a new dynamic equilibrium is reached.
๐งช Scientific Law Behind This: Henry’s Law
At constant temperature, the solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of the gas above the liquid.
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p = partial pressure of gas
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x = mole fraction (solubility) of gas in liquid
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KH = Henry’s constant
๐ CBSE Tips:
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Use the word “dynamic equilibrium”
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Mention increase in pressure → more gas dissolves
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Refer to Henry’s Law with formula if required
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Use diagrams (Fig. 2.1 style) to visually support the explanation
Would you like me to design a visual diagram (like Fig. 2.1) or a slide to show this process clearly in your classroom?
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