8 Questions
How does temperature affect vapour pressure?
Increasing temperature increases the vapour pressure
What happens to the boiling point of a liquid as vapour pressure increases?
The boiling point decreases
What is vapour pressure?
The pressure exerted by a vapor when it is in thermodynamic equilibrium with its condensed phases at a given temperature in a closed system
In which type of system is vapour pressure generally measured?
Closed system
What is the characteristic property of a substance that determines its vapour pressure?
Intermolecular forces
What happens to the boiling point of a liquid as its vapour pressure increases?
Boiling point decreases
Which factor primarily determines the rate at which a liquid evaporates at a particular temperature?
Surface area of the liquid
How does an increase in temperature affect the vapour pressure of a substance?
It increases the vapour pressure
Test your knowledge about vapour pressure and its relationship with temperature. Explore how vapour pressure influences the boiling point of a liquid and where it is commonly measured.
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