Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Gases - Exercises - Questions - Page 400: 20

Answer

No, the gas which is collected over the surface of the water is not pure because the gas present over water contains gas present in the atmosphere and gaseous water molecules. In this portion, gaseous molecules are in equilibrium with its liquid phase. Thus, the gas collected over the surface of the water is not pure.

Work Step by Step

No, the gas which is collected over the surface of the water is not pure because the gas present over water contains gas present in the atmosphere and gaseous water molecules. In this portion, gaseous molecules are in equilibrium with its liquid phase. Thus, the gas collected over the surface of the water is not pure.
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