High School Solubility of Gases: Questions & Answers

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The discussion centers on the solubility of gases in liquids, questioning whether any gas is completely insoluble. It emphasizes the "nth" principle of physical chemistry, suggesting that everything is soluble to some extent. A personal anecdote highlights the complexities of studying simple systems, illustrating that even straightforward concepts can yield unexpected results. The conversation underscores the idea that various mechanisms of solubility occur, regardless of their plausibility. Understanding gas solubility remains a nuanced topic in physical chemistry.
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Hello. How are you my friends? Is there a gas that is completely not soluble in a liquid ? Thank you
 
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GabrieleCitossi said:
Is there a gas that is completely not soluble in a liquid ?
Everything is soluble in everything else; "nth" principle of physical chemistry.
 
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Everything is soluble in everything else; "nth" principle of physical chemistry.

Here's another fundamental principle of physical chemistry. My thesis adviser spent much of his career studying the surface physics of alkali halides. He chose this vocation with the idea that here at least is a system so simple, so uncomplicated he could surely eventually understand everything there is to know about it. 40 years later they were still surprising him. But he did discover this fundamental principle of physical chemistry "Every even moderately plausible mechanism you can dream up happens to some degree. Most of the implausible ones also happen."
 
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