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Which of the following statements is true regarding the effect of atmospheric pressure on vapour pressure?

 

Option: 1

An increase in atmospheric pressure decreases the vapour pressure of a liquid.

 


Option: 2

An increase in atmospheric pressure increases the vapour pressure of a liquid.


Option: 3

 Atmospheric pressure has no effect on the vapour pressure of a liquid.

 


Option: 4

The effect of atmospheric pressure on vapour pressure depends on the type of liquid.

 


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The vapour pressure of a liquid is inversely proportional to the atmospheric pressure. An increase in atmospheric pressure causes the vapour pressure of the liquid to decrease, while a decrease in atmospheric pressure causes the vapour pressure of the liquid to increase.

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