Some quantity of water is contained in a container as shown in figure. As neon is added to this system at constnat pressure, the amount of liquid water in the vessel
A
increases
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B
decreases
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C
remains same
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D
changes unpredictably
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Solution
The correct option is B decreases H2O(l)⇌H2O(g) KP=(PH2O) When neon is added at constant pressure, we have to increase volume of the container. So more water will evaporate to maintain equilibrium. Hence, the amount of liquid water ↓, Therefore, the correct option is (b).