1. On a cold, dry morning after a frost, the temperature was -5°C and the partial pressure of water in the atmosphere was 0.20 kPa. Will the frost sublime? What partial pressure of water would ensure that the frost remained? You must show your work. AvapHm = 44.016kJmol-¹ A fusHm = 6.008kJmol-¹

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On a cold, dry morning after a frost, the temperature was -5°C and the partial pressure
of water in the atmosphere was 0.20 kPa. Will the frost sublime? What partial pressure of water
would ensure that the frost remained? You must show your work.
Avap Hm = 44.016kJmol-1
A fusHm = 6.008kJmol-¹
Transcribed Image Text:1. On a cold, dry morning after a frost, the temperature was -5°C and the partial pressure of water in the atmosphere was 0.20 kPa. Will the frost sublime? What partial pressure of water would ensure that the frost remained? You must show your work. Avap Hm = 44.016kJmol-1 A fusHm = 6.008kJmol-¹
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