Question

It is observed that a beaker containing ether is placed on the top of a little water on a wooden block. Air is, then blown by a tube through the ether. Discuss what happens to water? Give a reason for your observation.

Answer 1

1. Given that a beaker containing ether is placed on the top of a little water on a wooden block and air is then blown by a tube through the ether.
2. Then ether evaporates easily.
3. When the air is blown through the tube, the ether gets latent heat from the water.
4. The latent heat helps the ether to evaporate.