Chapter 17, Problem 13ALQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why the development of a vapor pressure above a liquid in a closed container represents an equilibrium is to be explained. The opposing processes are to be defined. The stage at which state of equilibrium for the system has reached is to be recognized.

Concept Introduction:

The vapor pressure is the pressure exerted by particles in vapor phase above the liquid surface. The equilibrium between liquid phase and vapor phase is represented as,

$\text{A}\left(\text{l}\right)\rightleftharpoons \text{A}\left(\text{g}\right)$.