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The Henry's law constant for the solubility of helium gas in water is
(a) Express the constant for the solubility of helium gas in M/mm Hg.
(b) If the partial pressure of He at 25°C is 293 mm Hg, what is the concentration of dissolved He in mol/L at 25°C?
(c) What volume of helium gas can be dissolved in 10.00 L of water at 293 mm Hg and 25°C? (Ignore the partial pressure of water.)
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