A liquid is in equilibrium with its vapor.If some of the vapor is allowed to escape,what is the immediate result?
A)The condensation rate decreases.
B)The vaporization rate increases.
C)The condensation rate increases.
D)The vaporization rate decreases.
E)The rates of condensation and vaporization are not effected.

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When some vapor escapes, the vapor pressure decreases, leading to a decrease in the condensation rate as there are fewer vapor molecules to condense.

A Liquid Is in Equilibrium with Its Vapor