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Question
Why are volatile liquids such as alcohol and spirit stored in tightly closed bottles?
Solution
Rate of evaporation depends on the NATURE OF LIQUID i.e. more volatile liquids like ALCOHOL and SPIRIT evaporate easily, hence these are stored in tightly closed bottles to avoid their evaporation.
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