Question

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bobbys mom sets a small pot of water on the stove and lights the burner. ten minutes later, bobby notices small bubbles and sees that the water is almost boiling. which of the following could possibly be the temperature of the water in the pot?
120°f
110°c
99°f
205°f

Explanation:

Step1: Recall boiling - point of water

The boiling - point of water at standard atmospheric pressure is 100°C or 212°F. When water is almost boiling, its temperature is close to the boiling - point.

Step2: Analyze each option

• Option A: 120°F is much lower than 212°F.
• Option B: 110°C is above the boiling - point of water at standard atmospheric pressure (100°C).
• Option C: 99°F is also much lower than 212°F.
• Option D: 205°F is close to 212°F, which is the boiling - point of water at standard atmospheric pressure.

Answer:

D. 205°F