The vapour pressure vs. temperature curve for a solution solvent system is shown below.
The boiling point of the solvent is ______ °C
Answer: 82
Solution
The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which its vapour pressure equals atmospheric pressure (typically 1 atm or 760 mmHg). From the vapour pressure vs. temperature curve, the solvent curve intersects the atmospheric pressure line at 82°C. Therefore, the boiling point of the solvent is 82°C. (Note: The solution has a higher boiling point of 83°C due to elevation of boiling point.)