Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 9 - Liquids, Solids, and Materials - Questions for Review and Thought - Applying Concepts - Page 421e: 108

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As the vacuum removes air, the pressure begins to drop. This lowers the vapor pressure, allowing more water to vaporize and thus decreasing the volume. However, we know that through lowering the pressure to a low enough value, water will be able to freeze since the liquid state is not possible at this temperature. The water will thus depose and sublime until an equilibrium vapor pressure is reached.
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