Solubility of Gases in Water
Here’s a simple, CBSE Class 12–friendly explanation of the paragraph you shared, ideal for teaching or including in your presentation/notes:
💧 Solubility of Gases in Water – Examples
🧪 Key Idea:
Many gases can dissolve in water, but their solubility varies depending on the nature of the gas.
🔍 Examples:
-
Oxygen (O₂)
➤ Dissolves only to a small extent in water
➤ This small amount of dissolved oxygen supports aquatic life (like fish, plants) -
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
➤ Highly soluble in water
➤ Forms hydrochloric acid (HCl solution) when dissolved
📌 Why Do Different Gases Dissolve Differently?
-
Polar gases (like HCl) dissolve better in polar solvents like water.
-
Non-polar gases (like O₂) dissolve less in water.
-
Solubility also depends on temperature, pressure, and intermolecular forces.
📝 CBSE Exam Tip:
-
Give these two examples if asked:
➤ Low solubility – O₂ (for aquatic life)
➤ High solubility – HCl (forms acid)
Would you like a comparison chart or a visual diagram to explain this better in your class?
Comments
Post a Comment