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Oxygen Dissolves in Water to the Extent of 6 ML

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Oxygen dissolves in water to the extent of 6 mL O2 per liter of water at 20°C and 1 atm pressure. Suppose the pressure were to be increased to 3 atm and the temperature is maintained at 20°C. How will the solubility of the oxygen be affected?


A) The solubility will increase to 18 mL/L.
B) The solubility will decrease to 2 mL/L.
C) The solubility will remain at 6 mL/L.
D) There is no predictable trend in solubility on the basis of temperature and pressure.

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