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Question
State three factors which affect the rate of evaporation of a liquid.
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Solution
Three factors on which affect the rate of evaporation of a liquid:
- Area of the exposed surface.
- The temperature of the liquid.
- Nature of the liquid.
- Presence of humidity.
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