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I always thought it was at 212 F . My 7 year old teacher is teaching them 215 F. When did this change. I am sorry in advanced if this is in the wrong section.
Perhaps she lives in Holland? Or the Dead Sea? Or any of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_places_on_land_with_elevations_below_sea_level" ?mathman said:Your teacher is incorrect.
Yeah, and pi=3...devoured_elysium said:It must be just to be a number easier to work with or something. It's not that grave IMO
Gib Z said:O and, pi doesn't equal 3, but until your 14, apparently its 22/7 >.<"
The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius or 212 degrees Fahrenheit at sea level. However, this can vary depending on altitude and atmospheric pressure.
Water boils at a certain temperature because at that point, the vapor pressure of the water equals the atmospheric pressure. This causes the liquid to change into a gas, creating bubbles and the appearance of boiling.
Yes, water can boil at a temperature lower than 100 degrees Celsius if the atmospheric pressure is lower. This is why water boils at lower temperatures at higher altitudes.
Yes, the type of water can affect its boiling point. For example, saltwater has a higher boiling point than pure water because the salt particles disrupt the water's ability to form vapor bubbles.
The temperature of water remains constant at its boiling point as it boils. Any additional heat added will only cause the water to evaporate faster, but the temperature will not increase beyond its boiling point.