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When a kettle boils, some of the water inside goes from the liquid state to the gaseous state and rises because it's hot. What you see on your cupboard is called condensation which happens when a gas is cooled, such as steam (gaseous water), and goes back to the liquid state, hence why you have liquid water up there.

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How much does it cost to boil a full kettle of water?

The cost to boil a full kettle of water depends on the energy efficiency of the kettle and the cost of electricity in your area. On average, it could cost around 2 to 10 cents to boil a full kettle of water.


How do you calculate the time taken by a kettle to boil?

The time taken for a kettle to boil will vary based on factors such as the power of the kettle, the amount of water being boiled, and the starting temperature of the water. To calculate the time, you can use the formula: time = (energy needed to heat water) / (power of the kettle). This formula takes into account the specific heat capacity of water and the efficiency of the kettle.


How does a Crofton Electric Water Kettle work?

There is a heating element in the kettle. As the water boils, the inner temperature of the kettle rises. Once the boiling temperature is reached, a small thermostat is triggered which turns the kettle off, so as to not boil continually. This thermostat works optimally with the lid on the kettle fully closed, if the lid is not fully closed, it does not switch the kettle off as quickly.


Is kettle steam a gas?

Kettle steam is not a gas; it is actually water vapor. Water vapor is the gaseous phase of water when it reaches a temperature at which it evaporates.


What is happening inside the kettle with water?

Inside the kettle, the water is being heated by an electric element or flame. As the water absorbs heat, its temperature rises and eventually reaches the boiling point, causing it to turn into steam. The pressure from the steam builds up inside the kettle until it forces the steam out through the spout, producing the whistling sound characteristic of a boiling kettle.

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Is water vapor the same as steam?

No. Steam is the gaseous form of water, and is invisible. The cloud of white stuff you can see above a boiling kettle is water vapor; droplets formed by the condensation of the steam as it collides with the cooler air outside the kettle.


What kinds of kettle corn are there?

Plain Kettle Corn Chocolate Kettle Corn Slimey Kettle Corn Boiling Kettle Water Corn


What ones hotter a cup of tea or water from the kettle?

If the water in the cup came from the kettle, it will be cooler than the water that remains in the kettle. Since the water in the cup is more exposed to the air than the kettle it will lose heat to evaporation more quickly than the water in the kettle will. The cup will also conduct heat way from the water until the water and the cup are the same temperature, whereas the kettle is already as hot as the water it contains.


How much water does a kettle hold?

It depends on the size of the kettle.


How is all of the water in a kettle can be the same temperature even if the kettle is heated only from the bottom?

the kettle is made from iron. Matter passes through and that's why the water is the same temperature as the bottom of the kettle.


How is all of the water in a tea kettle can be the same temperature even if the kettle is heated only from the bottom?

the kettle is made from iron. Matter passes through and that's why the water is the same temperature as the bottom of the kettle.


What is boiling water out of a kettle used for?

Boiling water out of a kettle can be used for boiling noodles for soup or spaghetti.


How much water is in a kettle?

The amount of water in a standard kettle typically ranges between 1.5 to 1.7 liters, depending on the size and model of the kettle.


How does convection work in a kettle?

In a kettle, convection works by heating water at the bottom of the kettle. As the water gets hot, it becomes less dense and rises to the top, displacing the cooler water. This creates a circular flow of water as hotter water rises and cooler water sinks, leading to even heating of the entire volume of water in the kettle.


How do you cook water?

In a kettle


Does cordless kettle mean that the heating element is not in cotact with water?

no. it means that the kettle can be unplugged from the electricity source. the heating source is in touch with water, as it is located inside the kettle :)


How much does it cost to boil a full kettle of water?

The cost to boil a full kettle of water depends on the energy efficiency of the kettle and the cost of electricity in your area. On average, it could cost around 2 to 10 cents to boil a full kettle of water.