What is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the pressure exerted on the liquid by the surrounding atmosphere?
a. Boiling point
b. Dew point
c. Triple point
d. Melting point
ANS: A
The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which its vapor pressure equals atmospheric pressure.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word