Q23 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2020 (17 Sep Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which of the following change decrease the vapour pressure of water kept in a sealed vessel?

  • A
    Decreasing the quantity of water
  • Correct answer
    B
    Adding salt to water
  • C
    Decreasing the volume of the vessel to one-half
  • D
    Keeping the temperature of water constant

Solution

When salt (non-volatile solute) is added to water kept in a sealed vessel, boiling point of the solution will be elevated or increased. So, vapour pressure of water (solution) will be decreased. Lowering of vapour pressure \(\left(\Delta p=p^{\circ}-p\right)\) is also proportional to mole fraction of the solute \(\left(\chi_B\right)\) present in the solution. \(\Delta p \propto \chi_B\left[p^{\circ}=\right.\) vapour pressure of pure water \(p=\) vapour pressure of solution]

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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