Boiling & Critical Temperature: Understanding The Difference

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SUMMARY

Boiling temperature and critical temperature are distinct concepts in thermodynamics. Boiling temperature varies with pressure, while critical temperature represents a specific point where both temperature and pressure are fixed. Understanding this difference is crucial for grasping the principles of phase transitions in substances. For further details, refer to the Wikipedia article on critical points in thermodynamics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of thermodynamics
  • Familiarity with phase transitions
  • Knowledge of pressure-temperature relationships
  • Access to thermodynamic resources, such as textbooks or reputable websites
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  • Read the Wikipedia article on "Critical Point (Thermodynamics)"
  • Explore the concept of phase diagrams in thermodynamics
  • Study the effects of pressure on boiling points of various substances
  • Investigate real-world applications of critical temperature in chemical engineering
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Are boiling temperature and critical temperature the same or they are different things?
 
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fxdung said:
Are boiling temperature and critical temperature the same or they are different things?
Different.
 
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fxdung said:
Are boiling temperature and critical temperature the same or they are different things?
The one-word answer you got to this question is a prompt that you should google it/read the wiki article on it. That would either answer the question without the need to ask it here or focus the question and show you've put some effort into it; 'I know the definition of "critical point" is...but I don't understand how that's different from...'
 
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