Do All Liquids Evaporate At The Same Rate?

Evaporation occurs when a liquid turns into vapor (a gas). It happens on a large scale in bodies of water all over the world. But it also happens in your house. But do all liquids take the same amount of time to evaporate?

 

Problem:

Do all liquids evaporate at the same rate?

Materials:

• Water
• Orange juice
• Alcohol
• Nail polish remover
• Four beakers with measures
• Pen and paper for notes

Procedure

1. Pour the same amount of liquid into each beaker. Note the amounts.
2. Set the beakers in a dry location at room temperature.
3. Monitor the levels of the liquids for 1 week and note any differences.