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JAMB Chemistry 1992 Question 16

Question 16

Solubility and Solutions

On which of the following is the solubility of a gaseous substance dependent? I. Nature of solvent II. Nature of solute III. Temperature IV. Pressure

  1. A.I, II, III and IV
  2. B.I and II only
  3. C.II only
  4. D.I, III and IV only.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I, II, III and IV)

Explanation

How much gas dissolves depends on which gas it is and which solvent is used (ammonia dissolves far better in water than oxygen), and also on temperature and pressure.