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Describe what is meant by a dynamic equilibrium in terms of the vapor pressure of a liquid.
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In other words, the number of molecules escaping from the liquid phase into the vapor phase is equal to the number of molecules returning from the vapor phase back into the liquid phase. Show more…
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