Chapter 13, Problem 13.156P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The solvents are to be ranked in terms of increasing volatility.

Concept introduction:

Volatility is the property that describes how readily vaporizes it. Substances that have high volatility are more likely to exist as vapors than those having low volatility. It is inversely related to the boiling point of the substance. The boiling point of the substance is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid becomes equal to the atmospheric pressure and the liquid changes into a vapor. Liquids can change into vapors at temperatures below the boiling point through evaporation. It is the process that occurs on the liquid surface due to which it changes into vapors. It is a colligative property because it depends on the number of moles of solute particles that are present in the substance.