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CBSE - Chemistry - Matter in Our Surroundings

Matter in Our Surroundings

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Comment on the following statements:Rate of evaporation of an aqueous solution decreases with increase in humidity.

Air around us cannot hold more than a definite amount of water vapour at a given temperature which is known as humidity. So, if the air is already rich in water vapour, it will not take up more water therefore, rate of evaporation of water will decrease.

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