Henry’s Law
According to Henry’s Law, the solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the pressure of the gas at a fixed temperature. More formally, “The partial pressure of the gas in the vapor phase (p) is proportional to the mole fraction of the gas (x) in the solution,” says the most popular version of Henry’s law. Mathematically it is given as:
p = KHx
Here, KH is Henry’s Law constant
Applications of Henry’s Law
Henry’s Law is one of the most important laws used in solutions and its various applications are,
- In the manufacture of carbonated drinks.
- Climbers and those who live at high altitudes will benefit from Henry’s Law
- During a deep-water dive a diver uses Henry’s Law to use proper oxygen.
Solubility
Solubility is a fundamental concept in chemistry that describes the ability of a substance to dissolve in a particular solvent under specific conditions to form a solution. A fluid may or may not dissolve completely in a fluid. Understanding the concept of solubility is essential in many fields of science, including pharmaceuticals, environmental science, and materials science.
In this article, we will explore the key concepts of solubility, such as factors that affect solubility, solubility product, and solubility of different phases of matter with each other.
Table of Content
- What is Solubility?
- Solubility of Liquids In Liquids
- Solubility of Solids In Liquids
- Solubility of Gases In Liquids
- Henry’s Law
- Raoult’s Law
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