Question

The vapor pressure for pure water and pure acetone is measured as a function of temperature

Answer 1

It is usually reported in kJ/mol. 1. The vapor pressure of acetone at 20oC is 185.5 mm Hg, and the vapor pressure of water at this same temperature is 17.5 mm Hg. Predict which of the two liquids will have a higher normal boiling point and explain why.