Question

In albuquerque, we live approximately 5,500 feet above sea level, which means the normal atmospheric pressure is less than 1 atm. in albuquerque, will water freeze at a lower temperature or a higher temperature than at 1 atmosphere? _________ will water boil at a higher or lower temperature, than at 1 atmosphere? ________

Answer 1

The freezing point would be higher due to the lower vapor pressure. Additionally, the boiling point of water at the higher elevation and lower atmospheric pressure would decrease. Less vapor pressure allows the water molecules to escape into the atmosphere with less energy than at sea level.