Where Is the Boiling Point of Water the Greatest: at the Bottom

question 136

Multiple Choice

Where is the boiling point of water the greatest: at the bottom of a pot of water or just below the surface?

• A)The boiling point of water is the same throughout the pot.
• B)The boiling point of water is is the greatest at the bottom where the density is greatest.
• C)The boiling point of water is greatest where the water pressure is least, which is just below the surface.
• D)The boiling point of water is greatest where the water pressure is greatest, which is at the bottom.

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