Which Statement Below Regarding Evaporation and Condensation of a Liquid

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which statement below regarding evaporation and condensation of a liquid in a closed container is NOT correct?

• A)When a liquid is first placed in a closed container, the evaporation rate is higher than it is in an open container under the same conditions.
• B)When a liquid is first placed in a closed container, the evaporation rate is higher than the condensation rate.
• C)When the rates of evaporation and condensation are equal, the system has reached dynamic equilibrium.
• D)Vapor pressure refers to the pressure of a gas at a given temperature in equilibrium with its liquid phase.
• E)Stronger intermolecular forces within the liquid typically result in a lower vapor pressure under a given set of conditions.

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