Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The boiling point of water in Santa Fe, New Mexico Lake should be determined.
Concept introduction:
The normal boiling point is the temperature in which the vapor pressure of a liquid becomes equal to atmospheric pressure. Intermolecular forces are the main factor which is responsible for the vapor pressure. More the intermolecular forces, lesser the vapor pressure. More heat energy will have to be added to separate the molecules, so the boiling point will be high.
(b)
Interpretation:
Theprevailingatmospheric pressure at Lake Arrowhead, California should be determined.
Concept introduction:
The pressure exerted by a vapor in dynamic equilibrium with its liquid is called the vapor pressure.
Kinetic energy of the molecules are increase with the temperature increases. Pressure is directly proportional to the temperature of the liquid.
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