Milk has higher boiling point than water - Science & Technology
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Milk has higher boiling point than water
2. Water boils more quickly than milk
Which of the above statements is/are correct? - Published on 06 May 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
Milk boils more quickly than water. The reason is not that milk boils at a lower temperature but it requires less heat to raise its temperature than water does. The boiling point of milk, in fact, is slightly higher than that of water. Milk contains a number of easily heated solids. Therefore, if the same amount of heat is applied to equal quantities of milk and water the temperature of the milk will be raised more than that of water.
- Boiling point of water : 100 C
- Boiling point of milk : 100.45 C
