If liquid water is introduced into an evacuated (zero pressure) flask, the pressure will begin to rise.

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If liquid water is introduced into an evacuated (zero pressure) flask, the pressure will begin to rise.

(a) Eventually, the pressure will stop rising and reach a constant value. Why does it stop rising?

(b) What do we call this pressure?

(c) What will happen to this pressure if we increase the temperature of the flask? Why does it happen?

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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