If the partial pressure (PP) of oxygen in air is 100 mm Hg, then the partial pressure of oxygen in the water will be.... A) less than 100 because the solubility of oxygen in water is lower than in air) B) greater than 100 because water is denser than air, and this influences the PP. C) 100 mm Hg, since PP in liquids and gases in contact are the same. D) Without more information (solubility constants, etc.) you can’t know.

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If the partial pressure (PP) of oxygen in air is 100 mm Hg, then the partial pressure of oxygen in the water will be....

A) less than 100 because the solubility of oxygen in water is lower than in air)
		B) greater than 100 because water is denser than air, and this influences the PP.
		C) 100 mm Hg, since PP in liquids and gases in contact are the same.
		D) Without more information (solubility constants, etc.) you can’t know.

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