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describe and sketch the plot of Temperature vs. Time for the evaporation of alcohol. why does...

describe and sketch the plot of Temperature vs. Time for the evaporation of alcohol.

why does the plot appear as it does (explain any increases/decreases in temperature)?

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In order for a liquid to evaporate, the KE (hence velocity) of the molecules must be sufficient to escape the intermolecular forces at the surface of the liquid. ... So, ethanol would evaporate faster than water which means that ethanol has a more effective cooling effect than water.


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