Calculating CO2 Dissolution in Water at Room Temperature

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To calculate the pressure at which 7g of CO2 will dissolve in 375ml of water at room temperature, one must utilize the dissociation and dissolution constants for CO2 in water under the specific pressure and temperature conditions. Empirical data is essential for accurate calculations, as analytical methods alone may not yield precise results. Referencing established resources, such as the lecture notes from Georgia Tech, can provide necessary constants for this calculation.

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Gday,

Just wondering how to work out at what pressure 7g of CO2 will dissolve in 375ml of water at room temperature. Do I need empirical data? Or can I do it analytically?

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knarl.
 
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Look at the bottom of this page - http://irina.eas.gatech.edu/lectures/Lec13.html

One needs the dissociation/dissolution constants for CO2[/url] in water under the P, T conditions.
 
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