NEETChemistryStates of Matter
What occurs when an evacuated container is partially filled with a liquid?
Options
- AThe liquid solidifies.
- BThe liquid evaporates to fill the remaining volume with vapor.
- CThe liquid separates into its constituent elements.
- DThe liquid becomes denser.
Correct answer
B. The liquid evaporates to fill the remaining volume with vapor.
Step-by-step solution
When an evacuated container is partially filled with a liquid, a portion of the liquid evaporates to fill the remaining volume with vapor.