The temperature at which water boils depends mainly on ____________?

Correct answer: C. Air pressure

  • A. Air temperature
  • B. Relative humidity
  • C. Air pressure
  • D. Air density
  • E. The specific heat of air

Explanation

Boiling occurs when a liquid's vapour pressure equals the surrounding pressure, so water boils at a lower temperature on high mountains and a higher temperature in a pressure cooker. Air temperature and humidity do not primarily set the boiling point.

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