The following graphs show the temperature and pressure at various depths in the

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The following graphs show the temperature and pressure at various depths in the hydrosphere Imagine that you model your lungs as a 5 L sealed balloon at sea level Debth (km) Depth (km) 10 10 How would you expect the size of the individual O2 and N2 molecules in your8 lungs to change as you dive down into the ocean? 06 Assume that the temperature of your body will adjust to the surrounding temperature as you descend. Keep in mind that, in general, your adjusts to keep the same number particles of air in your lungs at different depths. 04 om 280 290 10,20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Pressure (atm) Temperature (K) O The molecular size will increase The molecular size will decrease O The answer depends on how deep you go O The molecular size will remain the same Previous Check Answer Next about us | careers privacy policy terms of usec

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Correct answer is The molecule size will remain the same

The size of molecule is dependent on the number of electrons, protons, and neutrons present in the atoms which comprise the molecule. The nuclear forces of attraction and repulsion determine the size of molecule which is not changed by external temperature or pressure. Even when gases O2 and N2 are liquified at very high pressures and very low temperatures, then also the molecular size does not change.

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