The equilibrium vapour pressure of water vapour over a 0.20 mole sample of liquid water is 35 torr at 27∘C. If the amount of the liquid water is decreased to 0.10 mole, the equilibrium vapour pressure of it would be
A
17.5 torr
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B
35.0 torr
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C
51.5 torr
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is B 35.0 torr The equilibrium vapour pressure will remain the same. It is independent of the quantity or the amount of substance. It depends only on temperature.