The regular boiling level is the temperature at which the liquid’s vapour stress equals the usual sea stage atmospheric strain (760 mm [29.92 inches] of mercury).
At sea stage, atmospheric pressure is excessive, and water boils at 100 °C (212 °F); at greater altitudes it’s lower, so water boils at a lower temperature. Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school topics like historical past, government, literature, and extra. Take your child’s instructional journey beyond the Water Science Kit at…