Solubility of Gases: Questions & Answers

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The discussion centers on the solubility of gases in liquids, emphasizing the "nth" principle of physical chemistry, which states that everything is soluble in everything else. Participants highlight that even gases considered insoluble can exhibit some degree of solubility under certain conditions. The conversation also touches on the complexities of physical chemistry, illustrated by the experiences of a thesis adviser who studied alkali halides for over 40 years, continually encountering unexpected phenomena.

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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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Bystander said:
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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