Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The boiling point of hexane at
Concept Introduction:
Vapour pressure of a liquid is defined as the pressure of the vapour when liquid and vapour are in dynamic equilibrium. It increases with increase in temperature and a liquid with stronger intermolecular force of attractions has a lower vapour pressure at a given temperature.
The boiling point is the temperature at which the vapour pressure of the liquid equals the atmospheric pressure on the surface of the liquid.
(b)
Interpretation:
The boiling point of diethyl ether at
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The boiling point of water at
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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