The enthalpy of vaporization of water (boiling point = 100 C) is greater than that of diethyl

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The enthalpy of vaporization of water (boiling point = 100 °C) is greater than that of diethyl ether (boiling point = 35 °C). Despite its smaller enthalpy of vaporization, liquid diethyl ether feels colder than water does when it evaporates from a person’s skin. Explain.

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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