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[–] 7 points 2 years ago (1 child)

The rate at which something evaporates is determined by their atoms bond strength, weight has less importance. The reason petrol evaporates fast (and melts and boils at low temperatures) is because they only have London forces, which is the weakest weak bond.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I had never heard of London forces—named after a German! Thanks Dave2!

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    So YOU took Dave!! We'll duel for it, at noon, be by the three pronged cactus. (You're welcome tho)

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