What is boiling point?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a definition or explanation of the term 'boiling point,' which refers to the temperature at which a liquid transitions to a gas.
Answer
The temperature at which a liquid's vapor pressure equals the surrounding pressure.
The boiling point is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the pressure surrounding the liquid, causing it to change from liquid to gas.
Answer for screen readers
The boiling point is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the pressure surrounding the liquid, causing it to change from liquid to gas.
More Information
The boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure is 212 °F (100 °C). However, boiling points can vary based on the surrounding atmospheric pressure.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume that all substances boil at the same temperature as water. Remember, each substance has its own unique boiling point.
Sources
- Boiling point | Definition, Examples, Temperature, & Facts | Britannica - britannica.com
- Boiling point - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Boiling - chem.purdue.edu
