Chapter 10, Problem 10.61QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The amount in grams of ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ in the average can of a soda is to be determined.

Concept introduction: Henry’s law states that the concentration or solubility of a gas dissolved in a given solvent at a given temperature is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas.

This is given by,

$C_{gas}=k_{gas}\times p_{gas}$

Where,

• $C_{gas}$ is the concentration of a gas.
• $k_{gas}$ is Henry’s constant.
• $p_{gas}$ is a partial pressure of a gas.

To determine: The amount in grams of ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ in the average can of the soda.