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Why is vapor pressure higher in oil than water if water has stronger IMF’s?

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vapor is bad it is the worst thing

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A liquid's vapor pressure is directly related to the intermolecular forces present between its molecules. The stronger these forces, the lower the rate of evaporation and the lower the vapor pressure.

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