A large container of water and a small one are at the same temperature. What can be said about the relative vapor pressures of the water in the two containers?

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Brennen Blackwell

5 March, 14:40

A large container of water and a small one are at the same temperature. What can be said about the relative vapor pressures of the water in the two containers?

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Ronnie Shepard · Answer 1

The relative vapor pressure in both containers is the same

Explanation:

Vapor pressure is a property that indicates a liquid's evaporation rate. This property is not dependant on surface area or volume of liquid. So as long as the large container and the small container are at the same temperature, the relative vapor pressure of water will be the same.