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If the vapour pressure of a component is bigger than the system pressure, does it means it will fully in vapour phase and no liquid phase are formed??
Vapour pressure is the pressure exerted by a gaseous substance in equilibrium with its liquid or solid phase at a certain temperature.
Vapour pressure is a characteristic of the liquid phase of a substance. It is the pressure at which the liquid's molecules have enough energy to escape into the gas phase.
Temperature, intermolecular forces, and surface area are all factors that can affect the vapour pressure of a substance. As temperature increases, so does vapour pressure. Stronger intermolecular forces lead to lower vapour pressure, while larger surface area leads to higher vapour pressure.
Yes, vapour pressure can be measured using various methods such as the isothermal-isobaric method or the static method. These methods involve measuring the pressure of the vapour in equilibrium with the liquid at a given temperature.
Understanding vapour pressure is important in many areas of chemistry, including chemical reactions, phase changes, and the properties of solutions. It is also essential in industrial processes such as distillation and evaporation. Additionally, vapour pressure plays a crucial role in environmental and atmospheric sciences.