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Which evaporates more quickly: 55 mL of water in a beaker with a diameter of 4.5 cm or 55 mL of water in a dish with a diameter of 12 cm? Is the vapor pressure of the water different in the two containers? Explain.
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Evaporation is a process where water molecules at the surface of a liquid gain enough energy to change their state from liquid to gas. This process is faster when there is a larger surface area exposed to the air. Show more…
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