World of Chemistry
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl
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Chapter 14.2, Problem 1RQ
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Interpretation: The reason due to which perspiration cools you on a warm, dry day is to be explained.
Concept introduction: Perspiration occurs when body temperature rises above the normal temperature. It involves removal of water from body in the form of sweat.
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Answer to Problem 1RQ
Perspiration cools you on a warm, dry day because of the evaporation of sweat from the skin.
Explanation of Solution
Perspiration occurs when body temperature rises above the normal temperature. It involves removal of water from body in the form of sweat. On evaporation of sweat, heat loss from skin takes place. It is because of the removal of heat that it makes one feel cool on a warm, dry day.
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Perspiration cools you on a warm, dry day because of the evaporation of sweat from the skin.
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