Learn about the relationship between vapor pressure of water and capacity of air to hold water vapor, the relationship between relative humidity and partial pressure of water vapor in the air, and how to calculate vapor density,...

Describes the relationship between Material Safety Data Sheets and the substance's vapor pressure.

A scientific explanation of what a boiling point is, the factors that can alter a liquid's boiling point, changes of state that occur at the boiling point, and how the normal boiling point relates to a liquid's vapor pressure. (Updated:...

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this activity, observe the relationship between elevation, boiling point, and atmospheric pressure. Then answer a self-correcting challenge question.

By the end of this section, you will be able to explain the relationship between vapor pressure of water and the capacity of air to hold water vapor, explain the relationship between relative humidity and partial pressure of water vapor...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will describe a liquid according to the kinetic-molecular theory. They will also learn how a liquid exhibits surface...

Learn about the phases of matter in this section of a college textbook. Section defines the phases of matter and discusses how to interpret a phase diagram. Also explored is partial pressures and Dalton's Law. Section also includes...

Basic design of a demonstration machine that will lower the vapor pressure and cause water to evaporate at room temperature.

The Classius-Clapyron equation can be used to determine the enthalpy of vaporization from vapor pressure measurements over a range of temperatures. In this simulation students are asked to create the appropriate plot of the data and use...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers physical properties of water, hydrogen bonding, surface tension, and vapor pressure.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Travel around the world to different locations and explore the relationship between altitude, vapor pressure, and boiling point.

The ideal gas law is presented and explained. The derivation of other gas laws is performed. Gas behavior is explained in terms of gas laws. Excellent graphics.

This site provides a discussion of dew point and relative humidity, containing formulas that look at connections between temperature, humidity, and dew point.

Learn how to interpret a phase diagram, explain Dalton's Law, and describe the state of equilibrium between a liquid and a gas, a liquid and a solid, and a gas and a solid. This resource contains in-depth explanations and multiple...

A wonderfully complete primer on exothermic reactions in the context of chemical spills. Covers Reactions with Air or Water, Combustible Organics, Polymerization Reax, Decomposition, Corrosion, and much much more.

Do you need to know a specific value of a specific quantity for any given substance? If so, this is the place. Find the heat capacity, heats of vaporization and fusion, and much more from this page.

Discover the effects of water vapor, the form water takes on as a gas, when it undergoes changes in atmospheric pressure as Bill Nye the Science Guy provides a demonstration of the compound water.

Introduction to concepts and calculations related to colligative properties.

A college textbook section that explores vapor pressure, relative humidity, and dew point. Section reviews how to calculate values like percent relative humidity. Section also includes problems and questions for the students to answer to...

A lengthy page covering most all the gas laws. Each law is described in words and stated as an equation. The use of each law in solving problems is demonstrated. Some problem-solving tips are provided. There are 23 practice problems with...

Detailed explanation of the term 'volatility' and how it is used in chemistry and physics. (Updated: January 9, 2012)

The ideal gas law is stated and explained at this site from the Towson University. It is then used to derive the other gas laws (Charles, Boyle's, Gay-Lussac's, Avogadro's, combined, etc.). Other gas law relationships are discussed....

A very detailed look at the element Gallium, a member of the Boron Group.

A very detailed look at the element Indium, a member of the Boron Group.