Measuring CO2 Solubility in Various Liquids: Experimental Setup Suggestions

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This discussion focuses on experimental setups for measuring CO2 solubility in various liquids. Two primary methods are suggested: weighing the liquids before and after exposure to a CO2 environment to determine solubility changes, and utilizing an upside-down glass tube, similar to a mercury barometer, to observe the shrinkage of a CO2 bubble. Both methods aim to provide accurate measurements of CO2 solubility in different liquids.

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I have a few liquids and I want to determine the solubility of CO2 in each of these liquids. How can I set up an experiment to do so?

Put the liquids through a CO2 environment and weigh the difference?
Set up an upside-down glass tube (like a mercury barometer) with a CO2 bubble and see how it shrinks?

Not sure what to do, would appreciate some suggestions. Thanks!
 
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