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What phenomenon occurs when a solution’s equilibrium vapor pressure equals the surrounding atmospheric pressure?(a) Boiling(b) Melting(c) Condensation(d) SublimationI got this question in homework.My enquiry is from Vapour Pressure of Liquid Solutions topic in portion Solutions of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct CHOICE is (a) Boiling

The explanation: Boiling, by definition, occurs when the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the SURROUNDING ATMOSPHERIC pressure. It is a very quick VAPORIZATION PROCESS which takes place at a constant temperature, referred to as the boiling point.



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