Correlation between Barometric Pressure and the Boiling Point of Water in Pakistan
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https://doi.org/10.47672/ejps.2059Keywords:
Barometric, Pressure, Boiling Point, WaterAbstract
Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the correlation between barometric pressure and the boiling point of water in Pakistan.
Materials and Methods: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The study indicate that the boiling point of water is significantly influenced by barometric pressure, showcasing a direct correlation between the two variables. As barometric pressure decreases, the boiling point of water also decreases. This relationship is due to the fact that lower pressure reduces the energy required for water molecules to transition from the liquid phase to the gas phase. Conversely, at higher pressures, more energy is needed for the same phase transition, resulting in an elevated boiling point. This principle is evident in high-altitude locations where atmospheric pressure is lower, leading to water boiling at temperatures lower than the standard 100°C observed at sea level. This correlation is crucial in various practical applications, such as cooking, industrial processes, and scientific experiments, where precise control of boiling temperatures is necessary. Understanding this relationship helps in adjusting procedures and expectations based on the ambient pressure conditions.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Clausius-clapeyron equation, ideal gas law and dalton's law of partial pressures may be used to anchor future studies on assessing the correlation between barometric pressure and the boiling point of water in Pakistan. Create cooking equipment designed for specific altitudes, such as pressure cookers that automatically adjust for local barometric pressure. Develop policies that mandate the consideration of local barometric pressure in safety standards for industries that rely on precise boiling point measurements, such as pharmaceuticals and food processing.
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