Why can evaporation from saline water be slightly lower than from pure water?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because dissolved salts reduce the vapour pressure of water
Salinity can slightly lower vapour pressure and affect evaporation. Exam tip: treat it as a secondary factor.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because dissolved salts reduce the vapour pressure of water
Why is this the correct answer?
Salinity can slightly lower vapour pressure and affect evaporation. Exam tip: treat it as a secondary factor.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Humidity, evaporation, and condensation.