Chapter 12, Problem 19E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A scuba diver can suffer from nitrogen narcosis when the partial pressure of nitrogen exceeds $4\text{atm}$ . The property of gas/water solution which causes this to happen and the way by which diver can reverse this effect is to be stated.

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.” The concentration of gas in liquid is calculated by the formula,

  $C=K_{\text{H}}\times P$

To determine: The property of gas/water solution which causes nitrogen narcosis and the way by which diver can reverse this effect.