At high altitudes, why do liquids boil at a lower temperature?

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2022-12-04

At high altitudes, why do liquids boil at a lower temperature?

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High altitude:
High altitudes have relatively low air pressure when compared to sea level. High altitude cooking is different from cooking at sea level. Water boils at a lower temperature at high altitudes as a result. When air pressure is lower, it requires less energy to bring water to the boiling point. Water will boil at a lower temperature at higher altitudes because there is less energy and hence less heat there. Any liquid's boiling point is determined by the air pressure exerted on its surface; the higher the pressure, the more energy is needed to cause liquid molecules to break free and create gases, and consequently, the higher the temperature at which the liquid boils.

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