The molar ratio of oxygen to nitrogen in dissolved air is 2:1 whereas the ratio is 4:1 in atmospheric air because?

a

nitrogen is less soluble than oxygen

b

oxygen is heavier than nitrogen

c

nitrogen has a higher partial pressure in air

d

gases are hydrated in water

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Deksdaboss
2 years ago

N2 is less soluble

dodoru2
2 years ago

IT IS NOT BECAUSE IS BECOMES

FGCPOR17576703
3 years ago

I think it is because oxygen is more soluble than nitrogen

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