Moving on to the second issue
Let's tackle the second question first. Once you grasp that, the first question will be simpler. By the way, this is an excellent question to clarify. The concepts of less than and more than can be quite tricky in the sciences. Every question you encounter that utilizes less or more should be approached with caution.
As altitude increases, air pressure decreases (essential term: less highlight this sentence in color. Take a moment to reflect on it.)
As the pressure declines, less energy (again, key term) is required for water molecules to escape the surface. Thus, the boiling temperature is lower than it would be at sea level.
Answer to problem two: Lower
Problem One
Water reaches its boiling point when the greatest number of molecules can leave the water's surface. Equal to is the right answer. Although pinpointing the exact answer can be challenging, equal to is indeed the correct response.
The specific heat of titanium metal is 0.524 J/g°C. Given that Q = 1.68 kJ, which equates to 1680 Joules, with a mass of 126 grams and initial and final temperatures of 20°C and 45.4°C respectively, the specific heat is computed using the formula Q = (mass)(ΔT)(Cp), where ΔT = T₂ - T₁ = 25.4°C. Plugging in the numbers leads us to Cp = 0.524 J/g°C.
