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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Volatility is the tendency of a liquid to evaporate into a gas.
About Volatility
- The more volatile a liquid the lower the temperature it turns into a gas.
- Volatility is particularly important for flammable chemicals. Flammable chemicals which are also volatile are more dangerous because their gas can spread and be ignited far from the liquid.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Volatility is the tendency of a liquid to evaporate into a gas.
About Volatility
- The more volatile a liquid the lower the temperature of its boiling point.
- Volatility is particularly important for flammable chemicals. Flammable chemicals which are also volatile are more dangerous because their gas can spread and be ignited far from the liquid.