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In which case the rate of evaporation is higher?


(1) A test tube filled with water.
(2) China dish filled with water.

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1
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Both 1 and 2 have same rate
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Data insufficient
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Solution

The correct option is C 2
The rate of evaporation increases with surface area. The china dish offers a greater surface area, thus, exposing more particles to the atmosphere for evaporation. As a result, the rate of evaporation will be higher for the 2nd case.

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