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In a sublimation apparatus, the water pressure in the connected aspirator should be ________. A water pressure that is too low would the system, slowing or stopping the sublimation. In general, variations in water pressure could also ___________.

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A) The water should be well sealed by putting a water trap between the aspirator and the sublimator to avoid water backing up and filling the sublimator as a result of sudden pressure drop.

B) Variation in water pressure could cause water to back up and fill the sublimator.

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