How do increases and decreases in pressure inside an enclosed vessel impact the boiling point of a substance?

What will be an ideal response?


When a liquid exceeds atmospheric pressure it will boil. Measurements of boiling point for individual substances takes place at a given temperature and at atmospheric pressures. When pressure is added to an enclosed container the boiling point is artificially shifted to a higher point until it is hot enough to exceed the pressure.

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A) Ammeter B) Sensor C) Transducer D) Voltmeter

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