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At a high altitude, water reaches its boiling point at a lower temperature because of a lower air pressure holding it in its liquid form.

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In what particular place the water will boil faster?

At high altitude


What can be done to raise the boiling point of water?

All you have to do to reduce the boiling point of water is go to a higher altitude and boil it.


Mount everest has a high pressure to boil water?

The boiling point of water changes with altitude. While it boils at 100C at sea level, at the summit of Mount Everest water would boil at a lower temperature of 72C.


What degree will water boil at 2192 feet?

At this altitude (2150-2200 ft) water will boil at about 97.8 oC . It also depends on the weather (high/low pressure).This is calculated according to 'Water Altitude Boiling Point Calculator' (Cf. 'Related links' just below this answer. Select on opened site page the 2nd button 'What is the local altitude' in ft. or m.).


How can water boil below 100 c?

You would have to be somewhere VERY up high. the change in altitude would decrease the boiling point.


Why is it difficult to hard boil an egg at high altitude?

Because the air pressure is lower then at sealevel, the boiling temperature of the water is lower. Unless you have a (high) pressure cooker.


What is the boil point of water in celsius at 1000 meters?

At an altitude of 1000 metres, pure water will boil at approx 96.5 deg C


Why does water does not boil at 100 c?

Water boils at 100°C at normal atmospheric pressure. However, if the pressure decreases, as in high altitudes, the boiling point of water decreases as well. This is why water may boil at a temperature lower than 100°C in high-altitude areas.


How long does it take to boil water at sea level?

That depends directly on the altitude. On top of Mt Everest, the boiling point of water is so cool that it is nearly impossible to cook anything. At pretty high altitudes, you might have to boil the egg for an hour.


Why water boil at low temp on hill?

This is probably due to the lower atmospheric pressure found at such an altitude.


How can you make a cup of tea on the top of Mt. Everest?

Due to the high altitude the atmospheric pressure is much lower than at sea level. This allows the water to boil at a much lower temperature. Since boiling occurs when the vapor pressure reaches the atmospheric pressure. Since you can't get water hotter than the boiling point your cup at such a high altitude will never get very hot.


Is water boils quicker in Baguio than at the beach?

Baguio City, Phillipines lies at almost a mile elevation above sea level (4,760 feet). At this altitude, water will boil at about 85°C. The boiling point of water at sea level is 100°C. While at altitude water will boil faster, the temp will remain lower.