Why do Spherical Non-Oscillating Bubbles Dissolve in Saturated Liquids?

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In summary: Spherical non-oscillating bubbles in a saturated liquid always tend to dissove, why?If the pressure is already balanced, why the bubbles dissolve?Is it due to the diffusion of gas? If all things are in balance, will bubbles still dissolve?Thanks for help.
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Spherical non-oscillating bubbles in a saturated liquid always tend to dissove, why?

If the pressure is already balanced, why the bubbles dissolve?

Is it due to the diffusion of gas? If all things are in balance, will bubbles still dissolve?

Thanks for help.
 
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If we are talking about a container such as a coca cola bottle, the bubbles disappear because they are lighter than the solution, thus they travel upwards and the air in the bubble eventually meets the air above the liquid.

Even if the container is so full of liquid that the only air inside is one bubble, it will travel to the top.
 
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Ronald_Ku said:
Spherical non-oscillating bubbles in a saturated liquid always tend to dissove, why?

If the pressure is already balanced, why the bubbles dissolve?

Is it due to the diffusion of gas? If all things are in balance, will bubbles still dissolve?

Thanks for help.
Whether the bubbles grow or dissolve depends on the concentration of the dissolved gas, external pressure, and bubble size. If all these things are in balance, the bubbles will not dissolve.
 
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I 'm now studying sonoluminescence.
The book is written by Ronald Young(2005).
In the part of rectified diffusion in chapter 1, it is said that


" The surface tension segma of th eliquid will always cause a pressure 2segma/R that adds to the partial gas pressure inside the bubble in pressure equilibrium. Consequently, spherical non-oscillating bubbles in a saturated liquid under pressure p0 will always tend to dissolve."

I wonder why spherical non-oscillating bubbles in a saturated liquid under pressure p0 will always tend to dissolve. That means why oscillating can make a bubble stable, but once without oscillating, the bubble dissolve.

According to your ideas, if things are in balance, although the bubbles are not oscillating, they will not dissolve.

Thanks for help.
 
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Since we are talking about a saturated fluid, are the bubbles in your case supposed to be formed out of steam or out of air?
 
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Ronald_Ku said:
Spherical non-oscillating bubbles in a saturated liquid always tend to dissove, why?

If the pressure is already balanced, why the bubbles dissolve?

Is it due to the diffusion of gas? If all things are in balance, will bubbles still dissolve?

Thanks for help.

If the liquid is saturated the pressure inside the bubble is higher then the partial at the solution due to the surface tension. gas will defuse out of the bubble and the bubble will collapse.

You can read about it here:
http://www.deepocean.net/deepocean/index.php?science04.php
 
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That means the reason for a bubble dissolves does not depend on whether it is oscillating?
That's something about rectified diffusion?
 
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GT1 said:
If the liquid is saturated the pressure inside the bubble is higher then the partial at the solution due to the surface tension. gas will defuse out of the bubble and the bubble will collapse.

You can read about it here:
http://www.deepocean.net/deepocean/index.php?science04.php


I'm very sorry that I cannot find your understandings in the article.
Could you state more clearly where i can find them?
 
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1. Why do spherical non-oscillating bubbles dissolve in saturated liquids?

Spherical non-oscillating bubbles dissolve in saturated liquids due to a process called diffusion. This is when molecules of gas inside the bubble move from an area of high concentration (inside the bubble) to an area of low concentration (the surrounding liquid). This process continues until the concentration of gas inside and outside the bubble reaches equilibrium, causing the bubble to dissolve.

2. What factors affect the rate at which bubbles dissolve in saturated liquids?

The rate at which bubbles dissolve in saturated liquids can be affected by a variety of factors such as temperature, pressure, and the type of gas inside the bubble. Higher temperatures and lower pressures can speed up the dissolution process, while denser gases will take longer to dissolve than lighter gases.

3. Can bubbles ever stop dissolving in saturated liquids?

No, bubbles will always continue to dissolve in saturated liquids until the concentration of gas inside and outside the bubble is in equilibrium. However, the rate at which they dissolve may slow down as the concentration of gas decreases.

4. How does the size of a bubble affect its dissolution in saturated liquids?

The size of a bubble can affect its dissolution in saturated liquids. Smaller bubbles have a larger surface area to volume ratio, meaning they will dissolve more quickly than larger bubbles. This is because there is more surface area for gas molecules to diffuse out of the bubble.

5. Is there a limit to how long a bubble can exist in a saturated liquid before it dissolves?

Yes, there is a limit to how long a bubble can exist in a saturated liquid before it dissolves. This is because eventually, the concentration of gas inside and outside the bubble will reach equilibrium, causing the bubble to dissolve. However, the time it takes for this to happen can vary depending on factors such as temperature, pressure, and the size and type of gas inside the bubble.

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