Chemical Engineering - Stoichiometry - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Stoichiometry - Section 5 (Q.No. 38)
38.
The molecules of a liquid which is in equilibrium with its vapor at its boiling point on an average have equal __________ in the two phases.
potential energy
intermolecular forces
kinetic energy
total energy
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Pawan Kumar Sharma said:   2 years ago
According to kinetic theory, average kinetic energy (ϵ) = 3/2*KB*T.
Where, kB​ is Boltzmann's constant. Thus kinetic energy is directly proportional to temperature.
When the liquid is in equilibrium with its vapor pressure at its boiling point, the molecules in two phases have the same kinetic energy as they are at the same temperature.

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