Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
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Chapter 11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Page 475: 11.54a

Answer

It is easier for water to evaporate into an atmosphere in which the density of water vapor is low, i.e., a dry day.

Work Step by Step

High temperatures also allow for water to evaporate more easily, as the molecules have a higher kinetic energy.
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