Which of the following methods would increase the rate of evaporation of a container of water?
1) Increase the temperature of the surrounding air.
2) Decrease the pressure of the surrounding air.
3) Increase the temperature of the water.

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Increasing the temperature of the surrounding air and the water itself will provide more energy for the water molecules to escape into the vapor phase, thus increasing the rate of evaporation. Decreasing the pressure of the surrounding air reduces the partial pressure of water in the air, making it easier for water molecules to evaporate. Therefore, all three methods would increase the rate of evaporation.

Which of the Following Methods Would Increase the Rate of Evaporation