Here are some key concepts about solubility of gases in water * The dissolving of a gas in water depends on the interaction between the molecules of the gas and the water molecules. read more
Carbon dioxide molecules must first pass the air and water barrier to dissolve in water. Once CO2 crosses the water’s surface, the molecules gain a shell of water molecules and transfer from carbon dioxide gas, or CO2(g), to carbon dioxide in an aqueous solution, or CO2(aq). This process is very slow. read more