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The thermometer may have not reached 100 degrees because it wasn't left in the water long enough. Another possible reason is that maybe the water wasn't hot enough. It also depends on what type of water was put into the pot cold or hot.

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What is the range of thermometer?

Traditional thermometers normally cover 0 to 110 degrees Celsius. Electronic ones can go below and above this by a large amount; some custom-designed models can reach absolute zero, while others go into the thousands of degrees.


how does heat reach water in a saucepan that is on a heated stove?

by boiling


The temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid has an external pressure of 1 ATM is the?

The vapor pressure of a liquid is equal to 1 atmosphere at 100 degrees Celsius, or 212 degrees Fahrenheit. This is because for a liquid to boil, its vapor pressure must rise to reach standard atmospheric pressure, which is about 1 atmosphere. When enough heat is present to do this, the substance will boil.


What is the temperature of ice and water?

Maybe you asked if what is the temperature of ice. Well, since the freezing point of water is 0 degrees (ice is the result when water reach 0 degree Celsius) So, ice is 0 degree Celsius. But if you want to ask what is the temperature of the water, it just depends. The boiling point of water is 100 degree Celsius. But the temperature of water will just depend while you measure its temperature by using a thermometer in a minute or hour.


What happens to metals when heated to 100 degrees?

Depending on the physical properties of that metal and the environment, as well as the scale used, it may change state, it may react, or it may do nothing. Examples of all are: * Sodium melting at 98oC and oxygen boiling at 90K - if heated from below these points to 100 degrees, they would change state; * Some metals begin oxidising at temperatures around 100oC; * Most metallic elements will not do anything as they approach, reach or surpass the 100-degree mark (other than get hot).

Related Questions

How high in temperature does water have to reach in order to reach boiling point?

In order for water to reach it's boiling point, then the temperature has to reach 212 degrees. 212 degrees is for about sea level. it will vary depending on where you are.


What is the maximum temperature that boiling water can reach?

The maximum temperature that boiling water can reach is 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius) at standard atmospheric pressure.


Will boiling water reach 160 degrees?

No, boiling water reaches a temperature of 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius) at standard atmospheric pressure.


At what temperature does the weather reach boiling point?

Weathers boiling point?.... if you mean rain, its water so .. 100 degrees?..


How do you get water to 208 degrees Fahrenheit?

To reach a temperature of 208 degrees Fahrenheit, you can heat water on a stovetop until it reaches its boiling point at 212 degrees Fahrenheit, then let it cool slightly before measuring its temperature. Alternatively, you can use a thermometer or temperature-controlled kettle to heat the water to the desired temperature.


How long do you boil peanut brittle to reach 300 degrees?

All stoves and pans vary.. best to purchase a candy thermometer to tell you when your at 300 degrees


In order for a liquid to become a gas does it have to reach 100 degrees celsius?

No, for a liquid to become a gas it does not necessarily have to reach 100 degrees Celsius. The process by which a liquid changes to a gas is called evaporation and it can occur at temperatures below the boiling point of the liquid.


Why didnt the fingertip reach to 40 degrees celsius when immersed in a 40 degrees celsius of water?

The reason a fingertip did not reach to 40 degrees Celsius when immersed in a 40 degree Celsius of water is because of the body heat of the fingertip.


Is the mantle 5 times hotter than boiling water?

Yes, the Earth's mantle can reach temperatures of up to 1300-3300 degrees Fahrenheit, which is significantly hotter than boiling water at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.


What is the boiling point of heavy water and how does it differ from the boiling point of regular water?

The boiling point of heavy water is 101.4 degrees Celsius, which is slightly higher than the boiling point of regular water, which is 100 degrees Celsius. This difference is due to the heavier isotopes of hydrogen in heavy water, which require more energy to reach the boiling point.


What is hotter on a heat scale?

The temperature scale is relative, but typically lava from a volcano is hotter than boiling water. The temperature of lava can reach about 1,300 to 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit, while boiling water is at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.


What is the boiling point of the element argon?

The boiling point of the element argon is -185.7 degrees Celsius or -302.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Argon is a noble gas that remains in a gaseous state at room temperature and pressure, so it needs to be cooled significantly to reach its boiling point.