Question 30
Kinetic Theory and States of MatterThe normal boiling point of a liquid is defined as
- A.the temperature at which its vapour pressure equals the atmospheric pressure
- B.the temperature at which bubbles begin to form
- C.the temperature at which the vapour pressure equals 1 temperature
- D.the temperature at which the rate of condensation of vapour equals the rate of vaporisation of the liquid
- E.the temperature at which the space above the liquid is saturated.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (the temperature at which its vapour pressure equals the atmospheric pressure)
Explanation
A liquid boils when its vapour pressure becomes equal to the external (atmospheric) pressure; the normal boiling point is at standard atmospheric pressure.