MCQ
A liquid boils when its vapour pressure is equal to:
  • A
    6.0cm of Hg column.
  • B
    Atmospheric pressure.
  • C
    Double of atmospheric pressure.
  • D
    1000Pa or more.

Answer

  1. Atmospheric pressure.

Explanation:

When vapour pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure, then boiling occurs.

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