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The vapor pressure of water at 20 °C is 17.54 mmHg. What will be the vapor pressure of the water in States of Matter Chemistry Question

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The vapor pressure of water at 20 °C is 17.54 mmHg. What will be the vapor pressure of the water in the apparatus shown after the piston is lowered, decreasing the volume of the gas above the liquid to one half of its initial volume? (Assume no temperature change.)

A.

8.77 mmHg

B.

17.54 mmHg

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C.

35.08 mmHg

D.

between 8.77 and 17.54 mmHg

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