Question

By whom was the equation C =KP formulated in 1803?

A.

William Henry

B.

Jacques Charles

C.

Edme Mariotte

D.

Robert Boyle

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) William Henry.
· The equation C=KPgas known as Henry's Law, was formulated by William Henry in 1803.
· Henry's Law states that the concentration of a gas (CCC) in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of the gas above the liquid, with KKK being the proportionality constant.
· This law is significant in understanding how gases dissolve in liquids, which is crucial in various scientific and industrial processes.
Information Booster:
· Jacques Charles: Known for Charles's Law, which states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature at constant pressure.
· Edme Mariotte: Known for Mariotte's Law, which is essentially Boyle's Law, stating that the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely proportional at constant temperature.
· Robert Boyle: Known for Boyle's Law, which describes the inverse relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas at constant temperature.

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