Pressure Increase + Boiling: Does Temperature Rise?

In summary, pressure increase + boiling refers to the increase in boiling point of a liquid when pressure is increased. This is because higher pressure requires more energy for molecules to vaporize, resulting in a higher boiling point. This phenomenon can be observed in pressure cookers, where the sealed environment allows for higher pressure and faster cooking. However, pressure increase + boiling only occurs within a specific temperature range for each liquid and can be affected by factors such as altitude and atmospheric pressure. This concept is widely used in everyday life in various applications such as pressure cookers, autoclaves, and steam engines.
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Here's the question:

If the pressure of a substance is increased during a boiling process, will the temperature also increase or will it remain constant?

It seems like it would increase because boiling is basically the release of pressure to create equilibrium. Is this right?

Thanks a lot.
 
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During boiling, only phase change occurs,So no temp.change
 
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if the pressure of a substance increases during a boiling process, will the temperature also increase or will it remain constant?
 
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I can confirm that an increase in pressure during a boiling process will indeed result in an increase in temperature. This is due to the relationship between pressure and temperature, known as the ideal gas law. According to this law, when the pressure of a gas increases, its temperature also increases. In the case of boiling, as the pressure increases, the molecules in the substance are forced closer together, resulting in increased collisions and therefore increased temperature. So, it is correct to say that boiling is a process of releasing pressure to reach equilibrium, but this equilibrium is reached at a higher temperature due to the increase in pressure. I hope this helps clarify the concept.
 

1. What is pressure increase + boiling?

Pressure increase + boiling refers to the phenomenon where the boiling point of a liquid increases when pressure is increased.

2. How does pressure affect boiling temperature?

As pressure increases, the boiling point of a liquid also increases. This is because higher pressure increases the energy required for the molecules to overcome the atmospheric pressure and vaporize, resulting in a higher boiling point.

3. Why does water boil at a higher temperature in a pressure cooker?

In a pressure cooker, the sealed environment allows for pressure to build up, thus increasing the boiling point of water. This allows food to cook at higher temperatures and speeds up the cooking process.

4. Can pressure increase + boiling occur at any temperature?

No, the pressure increase + boiling phenomenon occurs within a specific temperature range for each liquid. The temperature range varies for different liquids and can also be affected by factors such as altitude and atmospheric pressure.

5. How is pressure increase + boiling used in everyday life?

Pressure increase + boiling is used in many everyday applications, such as pressure cookers, autoclaves, and steam engines. It is also a crucial concept in understanding the boiling process and its effects on cooking and industrial processes.

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