Chapter 9, Problem 144QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for larger air bubbles when they rise toward the surface of water is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Boyle’s law gives a relationship between pressure $\left(P\right)$ and volume $\left(V\right)$ of the gas at constant temperature. The pressure of the gas is inversely proportional to the volume of the gas at fixed temperature and amount of gas.

$\begin{array}{l}P\propto \frac{1}{V}\\ P=\frac{k}{V}\end{array}$