Question

Calculate the solubility of carbon dioxide in water at an atmospheric pressure of 0.400 atm (a typical value at high altitude).

Answer 1

Answer:

1.40*10⁻² M

Explanation:

We have the solubility formula

Solubility,

S = KH*P  

where

KH = measure of hardness of water / carbonate hardness = 3.50*10⁻² mol/L.atm

P = atmospheric pressure = 0.400 atm

Hence, we have

S = KH*P

= (3.50*10⁻² mol/L.atm)*(0.400 atm)

= 1.40*10⁻² mol/L

But 1 mol/L = 1 M,

Hence, the answer (1.40*10⁻² mol/L ) is equivalent to

= 1.40*10⁻² M