Understanding Henry's Law
Henry's Law states that the solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid. Mathematically:
* C = KH * P
Where:
* C is the concentration of the dissolved gas (mol/L)
* KH is Henry's Law constant (mol/L·atm)
* P is the partial pressure of the gas (atm)
Calculation
1. Identify the given values:
* KH = 6.4 x 10⁻⁴ mol/L·atm
* P = 1.0 atm (partial pressure of N₂)
2. Apply Henry's Law equation:
* C = (6.4 x 10⁻⁴ mol/L·atm) * (1.0 atm)
3. Solve for C:
* C = 6.4 x 10⁻⁴ mol/L
Therefore, the solubility of N₂ in water at 25°C and 1.0 atm is 6.4 x 10⁻⁴ mol/L.