How does the vapor pressure of a liquid relate to its rate of evaporation?
a. The greater the vapor pressure, the faster the liquid will evaporate.
b. There is no relationship between these two quantities.
c. As vapor pressure increases, the rate of evaporation decreases.
d. Vapor pressure equals the rate of evaporation.
Answer: a. The greater the vapor pressure, the faster the liquid will evaporate.
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