Question
Define aqueous tension.
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Answer
The pressure due to water vapours is called aqueous tension.
$\text{P}_{\text{dry gas}}=\text{P}_{\text{moist gas}}-\text{aqueous tension}$
$\text{P}_{\text{dry gas}}=\text{P}_{\text{moist gas}}-\text{aqueous tension}$
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