Chemistry · Equilibria involving physical processes: Solid-liquid, liquid-gas, gas-gas and solid-gas equilibria, Henry's law, General characteristics of equilibrium involving physical processes
At high altitudes, the boiling of water takes place below because :
At high altitudes, the boiling of water takes place below \( 100^{\circ} \mathrm{C} \) because :
- A. the atmospheric pressure is low
- B. the temperature is low
- C. the atmospheric pressure is high
- D. none of the above
Step-by-step solution
Boiling occurs when the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the external atmospheric pressure. At high altitudes, atmospheric pressure is lower, so water needs a lower temperature to achieve boiling, hence boiling below 100°C.
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