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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solutions

Question:

What is the effect of temperature on solubility of gas in liquid?

Options:

Solubility increases as temperature increases

Solubility decreases as temperature decreases

Solubility increases as temperature decreases

Solubility decreases as temperature increases

Correct Answer:

Solubility increases as temperature decreases

Explanation:

The solubility of gases increases with decrease of temperature. It is due to this reason that aquatic species are more comfortable in cold waters rather than in warm waters.