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yes.. due to presence of salts the evaporation tendency of water becomes decreased....

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What statements is true about vapor pressure?

The vapor pressure of 1 m sucrose (C12H22O11) is higher than the vapor pressure of 1 m NaCl where the solvent is water Sea water has a lower vapor pressure than distilled water. The vapor pressure of 0.5 m NaNO3 is the same as the vapor pressure of 0.5 m KBr, assuming that the solvent in each case is water The vapor pressure of 0.10 m KCl is the same as the vapor pressure of 0.05 m AlCl3 assuming the solvent in each case is water The vapor pressure of 1 m NaCl is lower than the vapor pressure of 0.5 m KNO3, assuming that the solvent in each case is water The vapor pressure of 0.10 m NaCl is lower than the vapor pressure of 0.05 m MgCl2 assuming the solvent in each case is water.


Why does lowered air pressure allow water to boil at room temperature?

Less force pushes down on the liquid, making it easier for gas to escape


How does altitude change the boiling point of water?

Water boils when its vapor pressure equals the vapor pressure of the surrounding atmosphere. The atmosphere surrounding the water exerts a pressure, preventing gas molecules escaping from the surface. At higher altitudes, this pressure is much lower so water will boil at a lower temperature.


Why do the boiling point of water decrease on climbing up the higher altitude?

Water usually boils at 212F or 100C at sea level. As you go higher up in the atmosphere (higher altitude), the amount of atmosphere pushing down on you decreases, hence the pressure decreases. Water boils when the vapor pressure of the water equals the atmospheric pressure. Vapor pressure increases with increasing temperature, so when there is less atmospheric pressure, a smaller vapor pressure is required to get the water boiling, hence a lower boiling temperature.


Is the vapor pressure of chloroform less than that of water?

No, the vapor pressure of chloroform is higher than that of Water. The normal boiling point of chloroform is at 61 °C and approx. 39 °C lower than that of water. For calculating vapor pressures of chloroform and water at different pressures you could visit the links below.

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What statements is true about vapor pressure?

The vapor pressure of 1 m sucrose (C12H22O11) is higher than the vapor pressure of 1 m NaCl where the solvent is water Sea water has a lower vapor pressure than distilled water. The vapor pressure of 0.5 m NaNO3 is the same as the vapor pressure of 0.5 m KBr, assuming that the solvent in each case is water The vapor pressure of 0.10 m KCl is the same as the vapor pressure of 0.05 m AlCl3 assuming the solvent in each case is water The vapor pressure of 1 m NaCl is lower than the vapor pressure of 0.5 m KNO3, assuming that the solvent in each case is water The vapor pressure of 0.10 m NaCl is lower than the vapor pressure of 0.05 m MgCl2 assuming the solvent in each case is water.


How will the vapor pressure of pure water compare to an aqueous solution of sodium chloride?

The solution's vapor pressure will be lower.


Why does plain water boil faster then salt water?

A liquid boils when the vapor pressure of the liquid is equal to the atmospheric pressure. The presence of salt in the water reduces the vapor pressure of the water at the temperature at which plain or distilled water will boil. Since the temperature of the salt water must be higher to reach the same vapor pressure as the atmosphere, it takes longer to boil.


Why does lowered air pressure allow water to boil at room temperature?

Less force pushes down on the liquid, making it easier for gas to escape


Do impurities in water affect evaporation rate?

Yes. They will lower the vapor pressure of water.


What does barometric pressure have to do with evaporation?

Above the surface of liquid water is a layer of water vapor. It has pressure. The atmosphere also has pressure. It pushes against the water vapor. The water vapor pushes against the atmosphere. It is called vapor pressure. It is related to temperature. When the vapor pressure equals barometric pressure, water boils. Normally this occurs at 100C or 212F. If you reduce the barometric pressure, you can reduce the boiling point of water. So when the barometric pressure is lower, the water vapor above the water has an easier time mixing with the atmosphere. As it mixes with the atmosphere, it is replaced by vapor from the water. It evaporates.


How does altitude change the boiling point of water?

Water boils when its vapor pressure equals the vapor pressure of the surrounding atmosphere. The atmosphere surrounding the water exerts a pressure, preventing gas molecules escaping from the surface. At higher altitudes, this pressure is much lower so water will boil at a lower temperature.


Is distilled water vapor safe to breathe?

Distilled water vapor is safe to breathe. It wouldn't be advised to inhale it, however, just like regular steam.


The vapor pressure of 1 m NaCl is lower than the vapor pressure of 0.5 m KNO3 assuming that the solvent in each case is water?

True


Does mineral water or tap water evaporate faster?

Distilled water would evaporate slightly faster, all conditions being equal, because dissolved minerals reduce the vapor pressure of tap water in accordance with the colligative properties of water.


Why does water boil at a lower temperature on a mountain than sea level?

The boiling of any liquid is tied in to the atmospheric pressure, in an open system. Every liquid has it's own vapor pressure, that is the balance between the vapor and liquid phase. When atmospheric pressure decreases, the vapor pressure increases since now there is greater space for the molecules of the liquid to come into vapor phase. At higher altitudes, the atmospheric pressure is lesser, that is, the air is thinner. Thus the liquid can attain higher vapor pressure faster and boil at a lower temperature.


Why do the boiling point of water decrease on climbing up the higher altitude?

Water usually boils at 212F or 100C at sea level. As you go higher up in the atmosphere (higher altitude), the amount of atmosphere pushing down on you decreases, hence the pressure decreases. Water boils when the vapor pressure of the water equals the atmospheric pressure. Vapor pressure increases with increasing temperature, so when there is less atmospheric pressure, a smaller vapor pressure is required to get the water boiling, hence a lower boiling temperature.