The vapor pressure of a liquid in a closed container depends upon
A)the amount of liquid.
B)the surface area of the liquid.
C)the volume of the container.
D)the temperature.
E)None of the above.

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The vapor pressure of a liquid in a closed container is determined by the temperature. As the temperature increases, the vapor pressure also increases. The amount of liquid, surface area, and volume of the container do not affect the vapor pressure.

The Vapor Pressure of a Liquid in a Closed Container