Question

With the increase in pressure, the boiling point of water will ______.

Options

• increase

• decrease

• first increase, and then decrease

• first decrease, and then increase

Answer 1

With the increase in pressure, the boiling point of water will increase.

Explanation:

Boiling happens when water molecules get enough energy to overcome the pressure pushing down on them. Higher pressure squeezes the liquid tighter, making it harder for vapour to escape. Therefore, a higher temperature is required for water to boil.