Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 13 - Temperature and Kinetic Theory - Questions - Page 384: 18

Answer

This is the temperature at which liquid oxygen "boils," where the vapor pressure is the same in both the liquid and its environment and the liquid becomes a vapor.

Work Step by Step

At $-183^{\circ}C$, the saturated vapor pressure for oxygen is 1 atm (i.e., the same as atmospheric pressure). At this temperature and pressure, liquid oxygen boils and vaporizes.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions