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Henry's Law

Welcome to our web page! Here you will find information on Henry's Law, which 'ThoughtCo' states as:

"...at a constant temperature, the amount of dissolved gas in a volume of a specified liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of the gas in equilibrium with the liquid..." [1]

This might sound complicated but, with the help of our discussion of real world applications, you'll be an expert in no time.

The following video will introduce you to some of the theory behind Henry's Law:

As mentioned, there are many applications of Henry's Law that you are likely to regularly experience. Get ready for a visit to the depths of the ocean, a trip to a fizzy drinks factory and an adventure inside the human body as we explore these applications further.

We have also included a project for you to explore this law in a practical way.

The justifications behind the ideas presented on this page are found in our references section, where you can also find links for more reading.