Chapter 9: Q50E (page 509)
Which is denser at the same temperature and pressure, dry air or air saturated with water vapour? Explain.
Short Answer
Because wet air has a lower molar mass than dry air, we can argue that wet air has a lower density.
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Chapter 9: Q50E (page 509)
Which is denser at the same temperature and pressure, dry air or air saturated with water vapour? Explain.
Because wet air has a lower molar mass than dry air, we can argue that wet air has a lower density.
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