A scientist measures the vapor pressure of a liquid. At 15° C, the vapor pressure was 19 kilopascals. At 25° C, it was 31 kilopascals. At 35° C, it was 59 kilopascals. Which statement can be inferred from the observations?

A. Increasing temperature alters the volume of the liquid

B. Increasing temperature decreases vapor pressure

C. Increasing temperature does not affect vapor pressure

D. Increasing temperature increases vapor pressure

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Angie Glover

Chemistry

23 January, 06:56

A scientist measures the vapor pressure of a liquid. At 15° C, the vapor pressure was 19 kilopascals. At 25° C, it was 31 kilopascals. At 35° C, it was 59 kilopascals. Which statement can be inferred from the observations?

A. Increasing temperature alters the volume of the liquid

B. Increasing temperature decreases vapor pressure

C. Increasing temperature does not affect vapor pressure

D. Increasing temperature increases vapor pressure

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Renee Hensley · Answer 1

D. Increasing temperature increases vapor pressure

Explanation:

When the temperature increased, the vapour pressure increased.

A is wrong. The question says nothing about the volume of the liquid.

B and C are wrong. Increasing temperature increases vapour pressure.