If at 20 ∘C and a partial pressure of 760 mmHg, the solubility of CO2 in water is 0.169 g/100mL, what is the solubility of CO2 in an open bottle of seltzer water at 20 ∘C?

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Ashlyn Crawford

Chemistry

17 June, 20:40

If at 20 ∘C and a partial pressure of 760 mmHg, the solubility of CO2 in water is 0.169 g/100mL, what is the solubility of CO2 in an open bottle of seltzer water at 20 ∘C?

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Eden Charles · Answer 1

let the solubility be x. solubility is directly proportional to the pressure. so, 4.04*10^-4/x=1/0.169 (since 760 mm = 1 atm) or x=6.827*10^-5 g/100 mL