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Which evaporates more quickly: 55 mL of water in a beaker with a diameter of $4.5 \mathrm{cm}$ or $55 \mathrm{mL}$ of water in a dish with a diameter of $12 \mathrm{cm} ?$ Why?
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Evaporation is the process of a substance in a liquid state changing to a gaseous state due to an increase in temperature or pressure. The rate of evaporation depends on the surface area of the liquid. The larger the surface area, the faster the evaporation. Show more…
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