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After the volatile liquid has been added to the Erlenmeyer flask, the total pressure in the flask equals the vapor pressure of the volatile liquid.

True or False?

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Adding a volatile liquid in the Erlenmeyer flask will increase the total pressure inside the flask. This is because inside the flask, there will be two components: the vapor and the liquid. Each of which will exhibit or exert their own pressure. Thus, the answer to this item should be false. 
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