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Liquids Boiling Point and External Pressure

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If the external pressure on a liquid is reduced from 760 mmHg to 50 mmHg, its boiling point will:

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Correct Answer: A) Decrease

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Lower external pressure allows the liquid's vapour pressure to equal the surroundings at a lower temperature, so the boiling point decreases.

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