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can a liquid exist in vacuum? Wouldn't it vaporize to gaseous form?
Godspanther said:It would depend entirely on the liquid. Temperature would have the greatest effect of course. Water for example might evaporate but since most space is cold I believe it would more likely freeze. Density might also play a role. I imagine that mercury for example would be effected very little.
No, most liquids cannot exist in vacuum because they require atmospheric pressure to maintain their liquid state. Liquids have a tendency to evaporate or boil when exposed to a vacuum, which means they will turn into a gas instead of remaining in a liquid state.
The critical point of a liquid in vacuum is the temperature and pressure at which it can exist as a liquid in a vacuum. Below this point, the liquid will boil and turn into a gas, and above this point, it will not be able to maintain its liquid state and will turn into a gas as well.
Yes, there are a few liquids that can exist in a vacuum, such as mercury, water, and some low-boiling point liquids. These liquids have a lower vapor pressure, which means they require less pressure to maintain their liquid state in a vacuum.
The boiling point of a liquid changes in a vacuum because of the decrease in pressure. When the pressure is lowered, the boiling point of the liquid also decreases. This is why liquids boil at a lower temperature at high altitudes, where the atmospheric pressure is lower.
No, a liquid cannot exist in a total vacuum because it requires some amount of pressure to maintain its liquid state. In a total vacuum, there is no pressure, which means the liquid will turn into a gas or evaporate. However, in a partial vacuum, some liquids can exist if the pressure is low enough.