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Which one is cheaper to do if I have a reactor at 45 bar, 80C and wish to distill a substance before it enters another reactor at 15 bar, 150C?
As temperature increases, the kinetic energy of the molecules in a liquid also increases. This causes the molecules to move faster and collide with each other more frequently, making it easier for them to escape the liquid and enter the gas phase, resulting in boiling.
Yes, reducing pressure lowers the boiling point of a liquid. This means that the molecules in the liquid will have less energy to overcome the atmospheric pressure and will start to evaporate at a lower temperature, causing the liquid to boil.
At higher altitudes, the atmospheric pressure is lower. This means that the molecules in the liquid require less energy to overcome the pressure and enter the gas phase. Therefore, water will boil at a lower temperature, making it seem like it boils faster.
The type of liquid does affect its boiling point. Different liquids have different intermolecular forces, which affect how tightly the molecules are held together. Liquids with stronger intermolecular forces will have a higher boiling point as it takes more energy to break these forces and cause the liquid to boil.
No, the boiling point of a liquid is determined by the surrounding pressure. However, you can control the pressure to achieve a desired boiling point. For example, you can use a pressure cooker to increase the pressure and raise the boiling point of water, allowing you to cook food at higher temperatures.