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What is the Melting and Boiling Point of Water

  • The temperature at which water transforms from solid ice to liquid water is known as its melting point. Water has a melting point of 0 degrees C. (32 degrees F).

  • Water’s boiling point is affected by air pressure. The boiling point is lower under lower pressures and at greater elevations. Pure water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius) at sea level.

  • The quality of water affects the boiling point of water. Water with contaminants, such as saltwater, boils at a higher temperature than pure water.