Here’s a explanation:
Henry’s Law describes how gases dissolve in liquids. It says:
- The amount of gas dissolved in a liquid is directly proportional to the pressure of the gas above the liquid.
In simple terms:
- Higher gas pressure → more gas dissolves in the liquid
- Lower gas pressure → less gas dissolves
Example:
- Soda: The carbon dioxide gas is dissolved under high pressure. When you open the bottle, the pressure drops, and the gas escapes as bubbles.
- Scuba diving: Gases like nitrogen dissolve more in your blood at high pressure underwater.
In short: Henry’s law explains how gas solubility in a liquid depends on the pressure of the gas above it.