Competency #3
Analyze the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases
Learning Objective f
- f.Explain how a change in atmospheric pressure affects boiling point
Question
Write down your answer to the following question:
The intrepid hiker, Atom Bond, decides to hike to the top of Mt. Everest. When he gets there, he decides he wants to boil water to make coffee. What will he find:
- That the water boils at a higher temperature, so the coffee is too hot.
- That the water boils at a lower temperature, so the coffee is too cold.
- That there is no change in the boiling temperature of the water, the coffee is just right.
- That Starbuck's is already there, so he doesn't have to make his own coffee.
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