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In general, what is the effect of increased temperature on the solubility of a gas?

A. It is uniform

B.The solubility increases.

C. The solubility decreases

D.The saturation increases

E. The effect cannot be determined

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The physical explanation is that increasing temperature increases the kinetic energy of the gas molecules. Hence, their random motion breaks more intermolecular bonds and the gas is less dissolved in the solvent. In contrast, solid solutes in water have increased solubility with increased temperatures.
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Answer:

C. The solubility decreases.

Step-by-step explanation:

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