Does it matter what size of a pot we cook in? Does size and shape matter? Find out.
Things Required:
A tall, narrow pot
A short, wide pot
2 cups of water
Directions:
Pour a cup of water into each pot. Place both pots on the stove over a medium flame.
This Is What Happens:
The water in the short pot boils first!
Science Behind It:
There is less atmosphere in the shallow pot. That means there is less air pressure keeping the molecules down and they have an easier time escaping into the air.
The tall, narrow pot is under greater pressure from the air; its molecules have to work harder to escape into the air. So, its boiling point is about 1° higher.
