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Idea04
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Homework Statement
Does flowing water absorb and release air?
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SUMMARY
Flowing water does absorb and release air, specifically oxygen, as demonstrated through the stirring of water in a glass. The vigorous movement of water increases its dissolved oxygen content, allowing for greater absorption of air. Conversely, when water splashes, it can release some of its dissolved oxygen back into the atmosphere. This phenomenon is influenced by gas gradients, where gases like H2S are expelled from the water while oxygen is entrapped.
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- Basic knowledge of fluid dynamics
- Familiarity with the concept of gas gradients
- Knowledge of dissolved gases in aquatic environments
- Research the effects of agitation on gas solubility in liquids
- Study the principles of gas exchange in aquatic ecosystems
- Explore the role of turbulence in enhancing oxygen absorption
- Investigate the impact of temperature on dissolved oxygen levels
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Does flowing water absorb and release air?
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stunner5000pt
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if some subtance A absorbs another substance B, what would happen to the volume of substance A.
take a glass of water and stir it. WHat happens to the volume of water in the glass?
(Assuming you didnt spill any water out of the glass
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take a glass of water and stir it. WHat happens to the volume of water in the glass?
(Assuming you didnt spill any water out of the glass
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denverdoc
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Yes it does, and the more vigorous the flow, the higher the dissolved oxygen content, generally.
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Idea04
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so basically if you splash water or something like that the water can release some of its oxygen content into the air.
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denverdoc
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Usually its more the other direction, oxygen gets entrapped--look at the gradients to understand why, while H2S and some other undesireable gasses are released.
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