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Bleach boils at 101°C. Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) boils at 82.5°C. Vinegar boils at 100.6°C. Water boils at 100°C. A student has an unknown clear liquid. She wants to determine what it is, so
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Bleach boils at 101°C. Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) boils at 82.5°C. Vinegar boils at 100.6°C. Water boils at 100°C. A student has an unknown clear liquid. She wants to determine what it is, so she decides to boil the liquid and use the boiling point as a means of identification. The liquid starts boiling at 99°C. Based on the boiling points shown, which substance is it?

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most likely water

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most likely it is water, however pressure plays a role, if you are at sea level the boiling point of water is 100°C but if you are on Mt. Everest it is 71°C, assuming she is slightly above sea level it is water.

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