At a depth of 3,000 m below sea level the ambient pressure is equal to 290 atm.  At these depths, near the Galapagos Islands, there are hydrothermal vents that release H2O at 350 oC.  Which of the following alternatives is true about the water coming out of these vents?   Water will freeze Water is released as water vapor, but will condense quickly Liquid water and ice will coexist in equilibrium The water will remain in a liquid state The water molecule is destroyed at this depth

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  1. At a depth of 3,000 m below sea level the ambient pressure is equal to 290 atm.  At these depths, near the Galapagos Islands, there are hydrothermal vents that release H2O at 350 oC.  Which of the following alternatives is true about the water coming out of these vents?

 

  1. Water will freeze
  2. Water is released as water vapor, but will condense quickly
  3. Liquid water and ice will coexist in equilibrium
  4. The water will remain in a liquid state
  5. The water molecule is destroyed at this depth
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