Why does water boil faster in high region than low region?

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Water boils faster at high altitudes due to lower atmospheric pressure, which affects the boiling point. The ideal gas law explains the relationship between pressure and temperature, indicating that as pressure decreases, the vapor pressure required for boiling is achieved at lower temperatures. This phenomenon is crucial for understanding cooking and scientific experiments conducted at varying elevations.

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Why does water boil faster in high region than low region?
 
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How does air pressure vary from high to low?
 
jackwhirl said:
I'm somewhat new here, so please forgive my presumption. Isn't the leap from "ideal gas law" to "vapor pressure" rather significant? Given the link you provided, is it wrong of me to point it out?

First, this is a friendly place and it is never wrong of you to point out something that you see as a mistake and second, yes you have a good point. I was mostly trying to get the OP to do some research on his own, which is something we promote here (thus the link that I provided).

Thanks for your post.
 
What physical condition determines the temperature at which water boils?

Chet
 

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