1. What would be the boiling point of liquid L at the top of a mountain where the atmospheric pressure is lower than 1 atm?

a. 78.5°C
b. less than 78.5°C
c. greater than 78.5°C
d. it depends on the amount of heat the liquid is exposed to.

2. The vapor pressure of ethyl alcohol at 60°C is 47.02 kPa. What would be its vapor pressure at 20°C

a. 47.02 kPa
b. greater than 47.02 kPa
c. less than 47.02 kPa
d. cannot be determined

3. With all other factors held constant, which of the following places will rice cook for a longer time?

a. at the peak of a mountain
b. at the sea level
c. It would take the same time to cook rice regardless of location.
d. It depends on the variety of rice.

4. What property of water explains why water inside the tiny cracks in rocks helps the latter break when it freezes?

a. Water has a high boiling point.
b. Water has high surface tension.
c. Water has a greater volume in its solid state.
d. Water has high heat of vaporization.

5. What property of water explains why our body temperature remains essentially constant?

a. Water has high heat of vaporization.
b. Water has a high specific heat.
c. Water has high density in its liquid form.
d. Water has high boiling point.​