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Factors Affecting Evaporation

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On decreasing the surface area, the rate of evaporation _________.

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Increases

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Decreases

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Remains same

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Data insufficient

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Solution

The correct option is C Decreases
On decreasing the surface area, fewer particles are exposed to the atmosphere. So the rate of evaporation decreases.

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