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  • Henry's Law
    Describes the direct relationship between the solubility of a gas in a liquid and the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid.
  • Solubility
    Represents the maximum amount of a substance that can dissolve in a solvent at a specific temperature and pressure.
  • Partial Pressure
    Refers to the individual pressure exerted by a single gas in a mixture of gases above a liquid.
  • Gas
    A state of matter with particles far apart, easily compressed, and able to dissolve in liquids under pressure.
  • Liquid
    A state of matter with a definite volume but no fixed shape, serving as the medium for dissolving gases and solids.
  • Solid
    A state of matter with a fixed shape and volume, whose solubility in a solvent increases with temperature.
  • Pressure
    The force applied per unit area, which, when increased above a liquid, enhances the dissolution of gases.
  • Temperature
    A measure of thermal energy that influences how much gas or solid can dissolve in a solvent.
  • Solvent
    The component in which a solute dissolves, often a liquid like water in chemistry contexts.
  • Solute
    The substance being dissolved in a solvent, which can be a gas, solid, or liquid.
  • Closed Container
    A system where no matter can enter or leave, allowing pressure changes to affect gas solubility.
  • Steam
    The gaseous form of water that escapes from a liquid when temperature increases, indicating decreased gas solubility.
  • Dissolution
    The process by which a solute becomes incorporated into a solvent, forming a homogeneous mixture.
  • Pressure-Solubility Relationship
    The direct proportionality between the pressure of a gas and its solubility in a liquid.
  • Temperature-Solubility Relationship
    Describes how increasing temperature decreases gas solubility but increases solid solubility in a solvent.