Relationship between VP and Boiling Point Flashcards

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What is the relationship between vapour pressure and boiling point?

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Boiling occurs when the pressure pushing the particles apart (vapour pressure) is greater than or equal to the pressure holding the particles together (atmospheric pressure).

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What is an example of this?

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Pvap = Patm or Pvap > Patm

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