
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
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Chapter 11, Problem 40IL
A “hand boiler” can be purchased in toy stores or at science supply companies. If you cup your hand around the bottom bulb, the volatile liquid in the boiler boils, and the liquid moves to the upper chamber.
- (a) Using your knowledge of kinetic molecular theory and intermolecular forces, explain how the hand boiler works.
- (b) Which of the following liquids would be best to use in the hand boiler? Explain.
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