Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces - Additional Exercises - Page 477: 11.73a

Answer

The vapor pressure will decrease.

Work Step by Step

As the intermolecular forces become stronger, fewer molecules will be able to overcome the intermolecular forces and vaporize. Thus, when the intermolecular forces are strong, fewer molecules will vaporize, and the pressure exerted by the vapor (the vapor pressure) will be lower.
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