Is the Vapor Temperature Equal to the Boiling Water Bath Temperature?

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The discussion centers on whether the vapor temperature of a volatile liquid equals the boiling water bath temperature during a molar mass determination experiment. It emphasizes the need for clarity regarding the specific experimental setup, as various methods exist for measuring the molar mass of volatile liquids. Without detailed information about the experiment, definitive conclusions cannot be drawn. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the experimental context to accurately assess temperature relationships.

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In the Molar mass of a Volatile liquid experiment does the temperature of the vapor equals the temperature of the boiling water bath?
 
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We can not help unless we know what the experiment involves. Just telling us the title that was given to the experiment in your lab does not tell us anything about the experiment. There are dozens of different ways of finding the molar mass of a volatile liquid (if that's what you had to do - again, I'm guessing).
 

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