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Classify the following event based on whether the solubility of the indicated gas will increase, decrease, or stay the same.The pressure of a gas over a solvent is decreased.

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Answer: decrease

Step-by-step explanation:

Note that solubility and partial pressure are directly proportional. Therefore, if the pressure decreases, the solubility must also decrease.

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