Chapter 12, Problem 12.32QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Henry’s law to be stated.  Henry’s law in terms of molecular kinetic theory and exception has to be explained.

Concept introduction

Henry’s law

At constant temperature, amount of dissolved gas and volume of liquid proportional to the partial pressure of that gas in equilibrium with that liquid.  This law applies most precisely for dilute solutions of a gas that does not react or dissociate with the solvent.