Vapor Pressure and Boiling
The relationship between intermolecular forces and the transition to the gas phase.
Key Questions
- Explain why water boils at a lower temperature at higher altitudes.
- Analyze how vapor pressure relates to the volatility of a liquid.
- Predict the effect of intermolecular forces on vapor pressure and boiling point.
Common Core State Standards
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