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When the vapor pressure of a liquid is equal to the atmospheric pressure, the liquid

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Answer:

The liquid will boil.

Step-by-step explanation:

Boiling will occur when the vapor pressure is equal to the atmospheric pressure. This is called the boiling point. Without any external pressure the liquid molecules will be able to spread out and change from a liquid to a gas.

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