Asked in PMC Practice Test 31 (2021) 2021Moderate

Vapor pressure is measured by calculating difference in liquid pressure and _.

Correct answer: C. Atmospheric pressure

  • A. Mercury pressure
  • B. Glass pressure
  • C. Atmospheric pressure
  • D. Container pressure

Explanation

Vapor pressure is measured by taking the difference in liquid pressure and atmospheric pressure.Note: Total pressure (also called liquid pressure) is the sum of the atmospheric pressure and vapor pressure.

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