Boiling Point
Most recent answer: 10/22/2007
Q:
why does an egg boil faster at sea level?
- Anonymous (age 13)
HOLLEY, NY
- Anonymous (age 13)
HOLLEY, NY
A:
when we are at sea level, the air is thicker than in the mountains.
That keeps the water at higher pressure at sea level than on a
mountain. At lower pressure, water boils at a lower tempurature. since
the temperature of the water is responsible for cooking the egg, it
will take longer at a higher altitude than at sea level.
anon. + Mike W.
anon. + Mike W.
(published on 10/22/2007)