At a specified external pressure, the equilibrium temperature at which a pure liquid's saturation vapor pressure equals that external pressure. Bubble nucleation, hydrostatic head and capillary pressure can affect the observed onset of boiling without redefining the equilibrium property.
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The boiling point of a substance is the temperature at which it transitions from the liquid phase to the gas phase at a given pressure. At this temperature, the vapor pressure of the liquid equals the external pressure surrounding the liquid, allowing bubbles of vapor to form within the liquid itself. Key points about boiling points include: 1. **Dependence on Pressure**: The boiling point varies with changes in atmospheric pressure.