Chapter 11, Problem 36QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To determine the change in the concentration of oxygen and nitrogen in the bloodstream of a scuba diver when they swim to lower depth of ocean.

Concept Introduction:

The source of diving in which a diver uses his own source of breathing gas for diving is called scuba diver. The pressure underwater is normally higher than that of the pressure at the surface. The solubility of any gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of the gas above the liquid. This is known as Henry’s law. Thus, solubility or concentration of gas (not solid or liquid) will increase with an increase in the pressure.