The vapor pressure of a liquid will increase if ________
A)the temperature is increased.
B)the volume available to the gas phase is increased.
C)the volume of the liquid phase is increased.
D)the liquid is stirred.
E)the liquid is put in a container with a larger surface area.

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The vapor pressure of a liquid is directly proportional to the temperature. As temperature increases, the kinetic energy of the molecules increases and more molecules are able to escape into the gas phase, resulting in an increase in vapor pressure.

The Vapor Pressure of a Liquid Will Increase If ________