Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the boiling point of a liquid?

Source: JAMB · 2023

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the boiling point of a liquid?

  1. The atmospheric pressure
  2. The temperature of the liquid
  3. The purity of the liquid
  4. The surface area of the liquid ✓
Explanation

Boiling point changes with the outside pressure. Dissolved impurities, such as salt, also raise it.

The size of the liquid’s surface does not matter. A wide pan and a narrow pot of water boil at the same temperature at the same pressure. So the surface area of the liquid is the answer.

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