The Boiling Point of Water

Abstract
With the aim to determine the boiling point of water, the researcher put up an experiment
that enabled him to record the temperature of water. The test object was placed in a beaker and was
gradually heated. The temperature was recorded in an interval of two minutes. The data gathered
was presented on a temperature versus time line graph. From there, conclusion were made. The
data showed an initial temperature of 20.05°C that continued to rise rapidly by the minute. After 12
minutes, the temperature of water reached 99.51 °C and this temperature was maintained even after
16 minutes. With this reason, the researcher accepted the null hypothesis which states that there is
no significant difference between the general and observed values. Thus, the researcher concluded
that the boiling point of water is definitely at 100°C.

Introduction
Water, as known by everyone, is the universal solvent. It undergoes many chemical changes
which is affected by factors such as heat and pressure. In this particular experiment, the phase
change of water from liquid to gas will be observed through boiling. To do this, the researcher utilized
a thermometer in getting the temperature. The data obtained will be presented using a temperature
versus time line graph with a two-minute interval. The boiling point is expected to be 100°C (Merck,
1976).

Objective
To determine the boiling point of water.

Hypothesis
Ha There is a significant difference in the general and observed boiling point of water.
Ho There is no significant difference in the general and observed boiling point of water.

Methodology
Materials
500 ml beaker Thermometer
300 ml distilled water Hot plate
Procedures
The beaker was filled with 300ml of water and gently placed on a hot plate.
Using a thermometer, the initial temperature of water was recorded.
The hot plate was switched to a high level of heat.
Every 2 minutes, the temperature of water was recorded. This was done until 16 minutes.

Definition of Terms
Boiling Point- the temperature at which a liquid begins to boil
Thermometer- a device used to measure the temperature of an object
Beaker- a wide glass with a lip for pouring, holding, and measuring liquids
Hot Plate- a small portable device with a metal plate used for heating
Results
Table 1. Data Obtained from the Heating of Water from 0 to 16 Minutes
Time
(Minutes) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

Temperature
(°C) 20.05 41.46 60.62 73.39 97.11 99.48 99.51 99.51 99.15

Figure 1. A Line Graph of Temperature and Time Results Obtained in Table

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0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Discussion
As shown in Table 1 (Data Obtained from the Heating of Water from 0 to 16 Minutes), the observed
starting temperature of water was 20.05°C. This temperature continued to rise as it was heated until
10 minutes. On the 11th minute, the temperature once again increased but remained constant until
the experiment was over. Figure 1 (A Line Graph of Temperature and Time Results Obtained in
Table) shows that the overall trend of the graph is rising to the right until such time that the
temperature remained constant with respect to time.
Conclusion
From the data collected, it can be concluded that the boiling point of water is 99.51°C. This
result has an insignificant difference to the general boiling point of water which is at 100°C. With this
reason, the null hypothesis is accepted. This means that the boiling point of water just revolves
around 100°C.