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CO2 solubility compared with O2 is about how many times higher?
A5 to 10 times
B100 times
C20 to 25 times
D2 to 3 times
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 20 to 25 times
CO2 is 20 to 25 times more soluble than O2, so more CO2 diffuses per unit pressure difference.
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