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  1. increasing the boiling point of water
  2. decreasing the boiling point of water
  3. increasing the melting point of water
  4. decreasing the melting point of water

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Option 1 : increasing the boiling point of water
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Concept:

Ideal gas equation - PV = nRT

Where, P = Pressure of the gas, V = Volume of the gas, n = Amount of substance, R = ideal gas constant, T = Temperature

  • For a constant volume, P ∝ T

​Explanation:

  • The volume of the cooker is constant
  • Due to the increase in temperature, the pressure inside the cooker also increases causing an increase in the boiling point of the water
  • In a pressure cooker, the steam formed from the boiling water is not allowed to escape.
  • The steam so formed increases the pressure inside the pressure cooker and so the water boils at a higher temperature.
  • The time required to cook the food is greatly reduced.
  • The water is made to boil at a higher temperature (upto 120°C) than its boiling point (100°C)
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