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It takes more time to heat 100 liters of water than 10 liters of water because _____.

the boiling point increases with an increase in volume
the boiling point decreases with a decrease in volume
there are more molecules to heat in 100 liters than in 10 liters
the molecules are closer together in 100 liters than in 10 liters

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boiling point decreases with a decrease in volume. there are more molecules to heat in 100 liters than in 10 liters. the molecules are closer together in 100 liters than in 10 liters

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... because there are more molecules to heat in 100 liters than in 10 liters.

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This assumes energy is supplied to the water at a constant rate, and that the various volumes of water are liquid at the same starting temperature and pressure.
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