If the heat of solution of an ideal gas in a liquid is negative, then its solubility at a given partial pressure varies with the temperature as__________________?

A. Solubility increases as temperature increases
B. Solubility increases as temperature decreases
C. Solubility is independent of temperature
D. Solubility increases or decreases with temperature depending on the Gibbs free energy change
of solution

Correct Answer: Solubility increases as temperature decreases ✔

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