Question

What would happen to the boiling point

of water at 8,000 m above sea level, where air
pressure is lower?

Answer 1

Answer: The boiling point of water will decrease as the altitude increases since atmospheric pressure decreases at higher altitudes.

Step-by-step explanation:

At 8,000 meters above sea level, the air pressure is lower than one atmosphere and the equilibrium between air pressure and water will be attained. As the atmospheric pressure continues to decrease, the boiling point of water drops by approximately 1°C for every additional 300 meters.