Question

Is there vapor pressure in an open container?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Pressure is generally stated as the amount of force that is exerted on a certain area.
2. The ($atm$) unit of measurement is equal to air pressure at sea level, about 14.7 pounds per square inch. Also called standard atmospheric pressure.
3. The saturated vapor pressure of a liquid reaches the same level as its external pressure, it is called a boil.
4. The liquid boils when its saturation vapor pressure reaches 1 atmosphere if it is in an open container and is exposed to normal atmospheric pressure.

Therefore,

1. To boil water, which implies producing bubbles beneath the surface, the temperature must be high enough for the vapor pressure inside the bubbles to push back on atmospheric pressure, allowing the bubbles to develop.
2. This occurs only when the equilibrium vapor pressure matches the atmospheric pressure above the combination.
3. Thus, the vapor pressure exists in the open container when the rising bubbles' water vapor is nearly at equilibrium with the liquid that surrounds it, and if the liquid is placed in an open container and exposed to normal atmospheric pressure, the liquid boils when its saturated vapor pressure equals $1atm$ vapour pressure.

Hence, there is vapor pressure in an open container.