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Chapter 6, Problem 6.72E
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The method used to cook a potato on top of Mount Everest is to be stated and the reason for choosing the method is to be explained.
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The pressure exerted by the vapors when in equilibrium with the liquid is known as vapor pressure of the liquid. It increases as the temperature increases. The boiling of a liquid starts when its vapor pressure becomes equal to the atmospheric pressure.
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Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry
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