Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity (9th Edition)

by Kotz, John C.; Treichel, Paul M.; Townsend, John R.; Treichel, David A.

Published by Cengage Learning

ISBN 10: 1133949649

ISBN 13: 978-1-13394-964-0

Chapter 11 Intermolecular Forces and Liquids - Study Questions - Page 435a: 14

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a) From figure 11.12: 400 mmHg b) Since volatility is inversely proportional to the strength of intermolecular forces: Diethyl ether $\lt$ ethanol $\lt$ water c) At this temperature, only diethyl ether has a vapor pressure bigger than 400 mmHg, so it's a vapor, and the other two are liquids.

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