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How is the rate of evaporation of a liquid affected by (a) temperature, (b) the surface area of liquid exposed to air, (c) intermolecular forces??

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A: Temperature
Higher Temperature = Higher Rate
B: Surface Area
More Surface Area = Higher Rate
C: IMF's (intermolecular forces)
More/Stronger IMF's = Lower Rate
Less/weaker IMF's = Higher Rate
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