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Why does the vapour pressure of a liquid increase when it is heated?

Correct answer B. Increasing kinetic energy of molecules

Explanation

Heating raises the average kinetic energy of molecules, so more of them have enough energy to overcome intermolecular attractions and escape into the vapour phase.

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