WAEC Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 22
Question 22 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The vapour pressure of a given volume of liquid becomes saturated with a rise in
- A. volume of the liquid increases
- B. temperature of the liquid falls
- C. temperature of the liquid risesCorrect
- D. (see explanation)
Explanation
When the temperature of a given liquid is increased, more of its particles go into the gaseous realm, meaning more vapour will be available; this causes an increase in vapour pressure.
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