The boiling point of water at (i) sea shore (ii) 5000 ft. height is 373 K and 370 K respectively ? Why ?

The boiling point of water at (i) sea shore (ii) 5000 ft. height is 37

1.	The boiling point of water at (i) sea shore (ii) 5000 ft. height is 373 K and 370 K respectively ? Why ?
Answer» Solution :The boiling is the TEMPERATURE at which vapour pressure is EQUAL to ATMOSPHERE pressure. At HEIGHT atmosphere pressure is less so boiling point is also lower.