Question

State the importance of the solubility of co2 and O2 in water

Answer 1

Answer:

Aquatic animals are able to breathe oxygen in water as oxygen dissolves in water. Similarly, aquatic plants are able to breathe in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis because carbon dioxide is also soluble in water.

Answer 2

Answer:

Carbon dioxide is more soluble in water as compared to oxygen gas. Some fraction of carbon dissolved forms carbonic acid with water and it is readily dissolvable because of formation of strong hydrogen bonds. Oxygen in dissolved form is necessary for survival of aquatic life and it forms week wander waal bonds.