Identify two common observations indicating some liquids have sufficient vapor pressures to noticeably evaporate?
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One common observation is the smell of the liquid. If a liquid has a high vapor pressure, it will evaporate quickly and you will be able to smell it. For example, if you open a bottle of nail polish remover, you can immediately smell the strong odor because it has Show more…
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