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  • Calculating Nitrogen Solubility in Water: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the solubility of N₂ in water at 25°C and 1.0 atm using the given Henry's Law constant (KH):

    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.

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