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  • 12-12-2016
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Why does the boiling point of a liquid vary with atmospheric pressure?

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adam1299
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  • 12-12-2016
atmospheric pressure decreases because air is less dense at higher altitudes. Because the atmospheric pressure is lower, the vapour pressure of the liquid needs to be lower to reach boiling point.
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