2006-09-21 14:31:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Yeah. It's not generally thought of, but yes, it does. The Pvap of solids is extremely small (think microscopic), however. But no, it will not eventually evaporate if kept in a sealed container. As soon as a few molecules go into gaseous phase, equilibrium will be established, and at equilibrium, the same amount of molecules are going from solid to gas as there are molecules going from gas to solid.
2006-09-21 14:52:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually yes solids have vapor pressure. If you put iron in a chamber and evacuate it, there will be some iron that evaporates. because the vapor pressure is so low though it wont be noticeable.
2006-09-21 21:37:31 · answer #2 · answered by Jake S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, all solids have a vapor pressure. No, it won't evaporate, because it will reach a solid-gas equilibrium.
2006-09-21 21:39:03 · answer #3 · answered by Hopeful Poster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋