Liquids: Vaporization and Equilibrium Vapor Pressure

Activity Purpose

Understand vaporization and how equilibrium vapor pressure arises at the molecular level.

Content and Process

Vaporization in open and closed containers is compared. The relationship between temperature and vapor pressure is examined graphically.

Learning Outcomes

Explains vaporization and condensation. Defines equilibrium vapor pressure. Interprets the relationship between temperature and vapor pressure.

To reinforce evaporation, equilibrium vapor pressure and phase-change graphs, also read the States of Matter guide.

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