Practice mode Liquids

Why does water boil below 100 °C at a hill station such as Murree?

Correct answer A. Atmospheric pressure there is lower than at sea level

Explanation

Boiling occurs when vapour pressure equals the external pressure. At high altitude the air pressure is lower, so water reaches this vapour pressure at a lower temperature.

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