# How do I utilize Henry's Law Constant?

I have tried for several hours to answer this question with no luck. I believe I may be missing a couple of steps or I am not utilizing the given information properly. Nonetheless, some guidance will be greatly appreciated.

The concentration of $\ce{N2}$ in the ocean at 25C is 445 $\ce{\mu}$M. The Henry's Law constant for $\ce{N2}$ is 0.61 x $\ce 10^{-3}$ mol $\ce L^{-1}$ atm $\ce L^{-1}$.

Part A:

Calculate the mass of $\ce{N2}$ in a liter of ocean water.

4.45 x $\ce 10^{-4}$ mol/kg = molality

$\ce{N2}$ in moles = 28.014 g/mol

Using Molality Equation

Molality = $\frac{amount of solute (mols)}{mass of solvent(kg)}$

I want kilograms, thus:

4.45 x $\ce 10^{-4}$ $\frac{mol}{kg}$ = $\frac{28.014 g}{mol}$

Where do I go from here?

Part B:

Calculate the partial pressure of $\ce{N2}$ in the atmosphere

Use C = K x $P_(gas)$

4.45 x $\ce 10^{-4}$ = (0.61 x $\ce 10^{-3}$ mol $\ce L^{-1}$ atm $\ce L^{-1}$)x

x = 0.73 atm

• No one can help me with this question? – Cetshwayo Feb 14 '15 at 16:58
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Number of moles in one liter $\times$ molar mass.