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4. The atmospheric pressure in La Grande (683 atmospheric pressure) is significantly lower than that of Portland (760 normal pressure). How would the boiling points of a liquid compare in these two locations? Why?
5. Explain and illustrate why ethanol (molar mass 46g) has a higher boiling point than diethylether (molar mass 74g).

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The atmospheric pressure in La Grande (683 atmospheric pressure) is significantly lower than that of Portland (760 normal pressure). How would the boiling points of a liquid compare in these two locations? Why?

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