Bobby's mom sets a small pot of water on the stove and lights the burner. Ten minutes later, Bobby notices the pot is boiling over. Which of the following could possibly be the temperature of the pot?

Answer 1

Boiling point of water is typically 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) at standard atmospheric pressure (sea level). When a pot of water is boiling, the temperature of the water will be at or close to this boiling point, but it's possible for the water temperature to briefly exceed this due to the heat energy being added.

During boiling, the temperature will remain around 100 degrees Celsius, but it can be slightly higher if the water is under pressure or if there are any impurities or solutes in the water. Therefore, a possible temperature of the pot when it is boiling over could be:

• 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) (at standard conditions),
• slightly higher if it is in a pressurized environment.

In general terms, the temperature of the boiling water is predominantly around 100 degrees Celsius, unless specified otherwise.