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The boiling point of water is the temperature at which water changes from liquid to vapor phase. At standard atmospheric pressure (1 atm), water boils at 100°C (212°F).
The calculator uses the standard boiling point value:
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Explanation: This calculator provides the standard boiling point of water at atmospheric pressure. The boiling point changes with pressure variations.
Details: Knowing the boiling point of water is essential for cooking, chemical processes, laboratory work, and various industrial applications where temperature control is critical.
Tips: Enter atmospheric pressure in atm (standard is 1 atm). The calculator will display the standard boiling point of water at that pressure.
Q1: Why does water boil at 100°C at sea level?
A: At standard atmospheric pressure (1 atm), water molecules have enough energy to overcome atmospheric pressure and transition to vapor at 100°C.
Q2: How does altitude affect boiling point?
A: At higher altitudes with lower atmospheric pressure, water boils at lower temperatures (approximately 1°C lower per 300 meters of altitude).
Q3: Can impurities affect boiling point?
A: Yes, dissolved solids and impurities can elevate the boiling point of water through boiling point elevation.
Q4: What is the boiling point in Fahrenheit?
A: The standard boiling point of water is 212°F at 1 atmosphere pressure.
Q5: Does the calculator account for pressure variations?
A: This calculator provides the standard value. For precise calculations at different pressures, more complex equations would be needed.