Which of the following statements correctly defines the boiling point of a liquid? The temperature...

PHYSICS
WAEC 2016

Which of the following statements correctly defines the boiling point of a liquid? The temperature at which the

  • A. saturated vapour pressure equals the atmospheric pressure
  • B. molecules leaves the liquid at a rate equal to the rate at which they return
  • C. molecules leave the liquid at a rate higher than that at which they return
  • D. molecules leave the liquid at a rate lower than the rate at which they return

Correct Answer: A. saturated vapour pressure equals the atmospheric pressure



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