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Question
The value of Henry's constant KH is ______.
Options
greater for gases with higher solubility
greater for gases with lower solubility
constant for all gases
not related to the solubility of gases
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Solution
The value of Henry's constant KH is greater for gases with lower solubility.
Explanation:
The higher the value of KH, the lower is the solubility of gas in the liquid.
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