Question

A group of scientists predicts that Earth’s oceans will be able to take up more carbon dioxide as atmospheric carbon dioxide levels increase and the atmosphere warms. Which of these statements about the solubility of gases in ocean water would lead you to question this prediction?



a Solubility decreases with an increase in salinity.


b Solubility decreases with an increase in salinity.


c Solubility decreases with an increase in temperature.


d Solubility decreases with an increase in temperature.

Answer 1

Answer:

b

Explanation:

Answer 2

The solubility of gases in the ocean water should result into decrease in solubility that increases salinity.

What is the solubility of gases?

The solubility of a gas should be in the liquid and that should be directly proportional with respect to the partial pressure that should be presented above the surface of the liquid.

Here the henry law should be applied that represent the partial pressure that above the solution also it should be proportional to the fraction of the mole of the gas.

Therefore, the option b is correct.

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