As the temperature of a liquid increases, the vapor pressure of the liquid generally
A) increases
B) decreases
C) stays the same
D) depends on the type of intermolecular forces

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As the temperature of a liquid increases, its particles have more energy and are more likely to escape into the gas phase. This leads to an increase in the number of particles in the gas phase, which in turn increases the vapor pressure of the liquid. Therefore, the correct answer is A - the vapor pressure of the liquid generally increases as temperature increases.

As the Temperature of a Liquid Increases, the Vapor Pressure