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Why would water boil at less than 100 degrees on top of a mountain?
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∙ 12y 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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∙ 12y 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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∙ 14y 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
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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.
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This place is the Everest Mountain (Chomolungma), 8 848 m altitude.
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The water would first heat up and reach its boiling point at 100 degrees Celsius. Once it reaches 100 degrees Celsius, it would start boiling and convert into steam at a constant temperature of 100 degrees Celsius until all the water has evaporated.
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on the top of the mountain as pressure is greater so water will boil quicker
Does the water in the radiator reach a boil?
No, the water in a car radiator doesn't reach a boil under normal operating conditions due to the pressurized system which raises the boiling point of the coolant above 212°F (100°C). If the system loses pressure or malfunctions, the coolant may boil and lead to overheating of the engine.
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.
How can water made to boil at 95 degrees celsius or 105 degrees celsius?
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure. To boil water at 95 degrees Celsius, you can increase the pressure in a sealed container, which raises the boiling point. Similarly, to boil water at 105 degrees Celsius, you would need to decrease the pressure in a sealed container to lower the boiling point.
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 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.
