Chapter 10, Problem 59E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The solubility of ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ in the blood of a climber on Mt. Everest and of a scuba diver by using Henry’s law constant for ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ dissolved in arterial blood is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The amount of gas dissolved in a given volume of liquid is directly proportional to its partial pressure in the gas phase at constant temperature is stated by the Henry’s law. The relationship between concentration of gas and the partial pressure of the gas is given by Henry’s law. The equation for the same is,

${\text{C}}_{\text{gas}}={\text{k}}_{\text{H}}\cdot {\text{P}}_{\text{gas}}$

To determine:

The solubility of ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ in the blood of a climber on Mt. Everest and of a scuba diver by using Henry’s law constant for ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ dissolved in arterial blood.