Question #72736
How will the vapor pressure of a pure liquid change if enough solute is added to result in a mole fraction of 0.50?
A] The vapor pressure of the liquid will decrease a small amount.
B] The vapor pressure of the liquid will decrease by half.
C] The vapor pressure of the liquid will double.
D] None of the listed answers are correct
E] The vapor pressure of the liquid will increase a small amount.
A] The vapor pressure of the liquid will decrease a small amount.
B] The vapor pressure of the liquid will decrease by half.
C] The vapor pressure of the liquid will double.
D] None of the listed answers are correct
E] The vapor pressure of the liquid will increase a small amount.
Expert's answer
A] The vapor pressure of the liquid will decrease a small amount.
