The correct statement about boiling is: The boiling point of a liquid depends on atmospheric pressure.
Here's why the other statements are inaccurate:
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The boiling point of acetone is higher than the boiling point of water. - This is false. The boiling point of acetone (about 56°C) is lower than the boiling point of water (100°C).
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At sea level, water can boil at any temperature. - This is false. At sea level, water boils at 100°C (212°F). The boiling point can change with altitude but not freely at different temperatures at sea level.
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Water boils at a higher temperature at higher altitudes. - This is also false. Water actually boils at lower temperatures at higher altitudes due to decreased atmospheric pressure.
So, the only accurate statement is that the boiling point of a liquid depends on atmospheric pressure.