What is the boiling point of water at sea level?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 212°F
Explanation:

• At sea level, the atmospheric pressure is 1 atmosphere (atm).

• Under these conditions, pure water boils at exactly 212°F, which is 100°C.

• Boiling point is the temperature at which vapor pressure equals atmospheric pressure.

• Changes in elevation affect boiling point due to pressure variation.

• This value is standard in both scientific and culinary contexts.
Information Booster:

• At higher altitudes, lower pressure causes water to boil at a lower temperature.

• Pressure cookers raise pressure to increase the boiling point.

• 212°F = 100°C = 373.15 Kelvin.

• Boiling involves phase change from liquid to gas.

• Impurities like salt can raise the boiling point (boiling point elevation).