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Is it true that water boils at higher temperature at higher pressure? Explain.
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This phenomenon can be explained using the concept of vapor pressure. When water is heated, its molecules gain energy and start moving faster. As the temperature increases, the vapor pressure of the water also increases. Vapor pressure is the pressure exerted by Show more…
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