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Why does the boiling temperature of water decreasewhen the water is under reduced pressure, such as when itis at a higher altitude?
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Boiling occurs when the vapor pressure created by the water equals the pressure of the air around it. This is the condition for boiling. \[ P_{vapor} = P_{air} \] Show more…
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