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Why is the water boiling over in your car but it is not marking hot?
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∙ 19y ago
The boiling point of water is 212 degrees, most vehicles now days operate ftom 205 to 215. A 50% mix of distilled water and antifreeze will extend the the boiling point to 265 degrees at sea level. If you go up in elevation the boiling point will decrease, so make sure you have a known good or new radiator cap to prevent premature water boiling in higher elevations
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What does an increase in pressure on the surface of water do to the boiling point?
It will raise the boiling point. This why, for example, car radiators have a pressure cap. This causes a rise in the boiling point of the water and it is less likely to boil.
Can water boil at 95 or 105 degrees?
Yes it can. This has to deal with colligative properties of water. You can change the boiling point of water by mixing it with something else. This is exactly why we use antifreeze mixed with water in our car's radiators. The mixture raises the boiling point and lowers the freezing point of water. Another way to "boil" water at a lower temperature is to place it in a vacuum. When the pressure drops below the vapor pressure of water the water will boil!!
Is there any difference between boiling point of water and blood?
Yes, for many reasons, just a few of which are: water is a compound and blood is a mixture the water component of blood also has compounds dissolved in it (water-based solutions have higher boiling points than water itself...this is why the water/antifreeze solution in your car doesn't boil at 100° C).
Why in chemical terms is anti-freeze added to car windscreen wash?
Antifreeze (also called ethylene glycol) is used in radiators (not windshield washer fluid) because it raises the boiling point and lowers the freezing point of water.
Is a car driving over a puddle a chemical or physical reaction?
When a car drives through a puddle of water, the change that takes place in the puddle is a physical change. Of course, chemical changes will take place in the engine of the car, but that's probably not what you are asking.
Will boiling water damage my car tires?
Boiling water will not damage your car tires. It is a method used to remove stubborn rims that have stuck from the car tires.
Why is the water coming out the overflow hose when the car gets hot?
The thermostat could be bad not opening when the temperature reaches the opeing stage and the water is boiling back over to the tank and over flowing....
Is boiling water in a kettle is conduction?
Black car gets hotter than the silver car?
What does an increase in pressure on the surface of water do to the boiling point?
It will raise the boiling point. This why, for example, car radiators have a pressure cap. This causes a rise in the boiling point of the water and it is less likely to boil.
Why does a frozen car windscreen crack when boiling water is poured on it?
melted
How do I open a frozen car door?
Put luke-warm water on it. Boiling water will crack glass.
Can you use boiled water in car batteries?
No, boiling water only kills the germs and bacteria in the water. It does not remove minerals. Use only distilled water in a car battery.
Does adding antifreeze to a car radiator increase the boiling point of the water in the radiator?
Yes
With no thermostat in my car it doesn't over heat but has no heat put a thermostat in it still has no heat but over heats why?
if it has a plastic impeller inside water pump it may be broke or faulty thermostat .check by boiling in water till temp its suppose to open
How often should you change my thermostat in my car?
when the thermostat will not open when placed in a cup of boiling water
If there was an ice storm and you wanted to get in your car or turn it on how would you do that?
Pour hot water (not boiling) over the key hole and door seams, gain access immediately and turn on defroster and turn heat
Can water boil at 95 or 105 degrees?
Yes it can. This has to deal with colligative properties of water. You can change the boiling point of water by mixing it with something else. This is exactly why we use antifreeze mixed with water in our car's radiators. The mixture raises the boiling point and lowers the freezing point of water. Another way to "boil" water at a lower temperature is to place it in a vacuum. When the pressure drops below the vapor pressure of water the water will boil!!
