Chapter 10, Problem 10.57QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The solubility of ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ in arterial blood at $37°\text{C}$ and $1\text{atm}$ is given to be $0.25\text{g}/\text{L}$. The Henry’s law constant for ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ in blood is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The Henry’s law states that “the amount of gas dissolved in given liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas in equilibrium with that liquid.”

To determine: The Henry’s law constant for ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ in blood.