Question

Pike's peak in colorado is approximately 4,300 m above sea level (0). what is the boiling point of water at the summit?

Answer 1

the boiling point would be 185.65 degrees f

Answer 2

The boiling point of water is around 185.9ºF or 85.5ºC

Step-by-step explanation:

The boiling point of water depends on the atmospheric pressure. So, the higher the elevation, the lower the atmospheric pressure, therefore the boiling point of water is lower as well. Assuming that sea level pressure is constant ,(760 mmHg, 29.92inches Hg or 14.69psi) the boiling point of water is 212ºF (100ºC). Approximately, for every 500 foot (150m) of elevation increase, the boiling point temperature decreases 1ºF (0.55ºC).