Vapour pressure generally increases with an increase in what?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Temperature
Increasing temperature raises the average kinetic energy of liquid molecules and increases the fraction that can escape into the vapour phase. The equilibrium vapour pressure therefore rises for a given liquid. The age of the liquid, the appearance of the container and the length of its name do not define this thermodynamic relationship under ordinary comparable conditions.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Temperature
Why is this the correct answer?
Increasing temperature raises the average kinetic energy of liquid molecules and increases the fraction that can escape into the vapour phase. The equilibrium vapour pressure therefore rises for a given liquid. The age of the liquid, the appearance of the container and the length of its name do not define this thermodynamic relationship under ordinary comparable conditions.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Chemistry question. Chapter: Equilibrium. Topic: Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes.
