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Why would water boil at less than 100 degrees on top of a mountain?
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∙ 11y ago
The boiling point of any liquid is the temperature at which its vapor pressure becomes equal to the atmospheric pressure. So if the atmospheric pressure is lower, it will take a lower temperature to make the vapor pressure equal to that of atmospheric pressure. At hill-stations, the air is generally thinner due to the altitude and the atmospheric pressure is also lower. Here, it requires less than 100oC temperature to reach the point where the vapor pressure of water reaches that of air. So, water boils below 100oC at hill stations.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoDue to the 3rd gas law, if volume is held constant (as the water in a pot is),and pressure increases (as you elevate), temperature also increases. Therefore, you will need less heat to boil water.
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∙ 13y agoAs the elevation increases the atmospheric pressure decreases. Hence, the atmospheric pressure on mountains is low as compared to sea-level.
The atmospheric pressure effects the boiling point of the liquid. When the atmospheric pressure decreases the boiling point is lowered.
Hence, water boils at a low temperature in mountains.
FACT - In vacuum where the pressure is 0, the water boils at room temperature.
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∙ 10y agobecause of a change in the atmospheric pressure
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∙ 14y agoDue to the different pressures in the atmosphere. The higher the altitude, the lower the boiling point. The lower the altitude the higher.
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∙ 13y agoThe boiling point of water or any other liquid depends on the pressure opposing its vaporization. The atmospheric pressure in lower on a high mountain than at a lower elevation.
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∙ 8y agoThe boiling point depends on the pressure.
And at high altitude the pressure is lower.
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∙ 14y agoits not
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What temp Fahrenheit does what water boil?
200 degrees
Does sea water boil at 98 degrees Celsius?
The boiling point of seawater varies with the level of salt it contains. On average, sea water at sea level will boil at around 103 degrees Celsius.
What happens to objects at 120 degrees celsius?
Depends on the object. If it has any water, the water will boil.
How many degrees f does water boil at?
the boiling point of water in F is 212 degrees and for C is 100 degrees
How many more degrees does 87 degrees does it need to boil?
If its in Celsius then another 13 degrees are needed because water boils at 100 degrees Celsius
Where does water boil at less than 100 degrees Celsius?
On top of a mountain
Why does water boil at 100 degrees Celsius on a mountain?
I didn't know it did. I don't think so.
Which place does water boil at 68 degrees?
This place is the Everest Mountain (Chomolungma), 8 848 m altitude.
What would happen to a sample of water at 30 degrees c if it is heated until the temperature reaches 120 degrees c?
It would heat to 100 degrees C, and then begin to boil. The water vapor would be at 100C, and would rise away. If you kept the vapor combined, it would pressurize the container.
Where is faster to boil on top of the mountain or on the ground of a mountain?
on the top of the mountain as pressure is greater so water will boil quicker
Does the water in the radiator reach a boil?
Water in a car radiator does not normally boil. In some old cars, the cooling systems would run at about 220 degrees Fahrenheit. The pressure would be high enough so that the water would boil at 250 degrees. Today, you do not put water in radiators but coolant. It is much more efficient than water for cooling engines.
Predict whether water would boil on top of a mountain at a higher or lower temperature than at sea level?
Water would boil higher at the top of a mountain than at sea level. This is because there is less atmospheric pressure at higher elevations.
What degrees to boil water?
102
How long does it take to boil an egg at 200 degrees Celsius?
Water evaporates at 100 so it would not be possible to boil an egg at 200
What would happen if you increased the temperature in water?
the water molecules would begin to move faster (an increase in kinetic energy). if the water reached 100 degrees celcius (212 degrees Fahrenheit), it will boil.
What does water boil at?
100 degrees Celsius 212 degrees Fahrenheit
Will water boil at 97.0 degrees Celsius in the US?
No, since there is no such thing as degrees "celius". Water will boil at 97.0 degrees Celsius at approx 850 metres above sea level.
