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Water in a truck's radiator can get hotter than 100 °C when the radiator is sealed tightly. How is it possible for water to exist as a liquid at temperatures above its normal boiling point?
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Water in a truck's radiator can get hotter than 100 °C when the radiator is sealed tightly. How is it possible for water to exist as a liquid at temperatures above its normal boiling point?

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Water can exist as a liquid at temperatures above its normal boiling point if the pressure on the surface of the water is increased or if it contains dissolved substances that elevate its boiling point.
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