The ____ pressure of a liquid is the minimum pressure that must be applied at the liquid's surface to prevent it from boiling.

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The vapor pressure of a liquid is the pressure at which the liquid and its vapor are in equilibrium at a given temperature. It is the minimum pressure required to prevent boiling because at vapor pressure, the liquid will start to vaporize and boil.

The ____ Pressure of a Liquid Is the Minimum Pressure