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ajassat
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I understand that liquid water cannot exists on Mars for extended periods of time because:
a) The atmosphere is too thin
b) Resulting in a lower boiling point water
c) Which leads to sublimification of solid ice into gaseous vapour
Quite specifically, I would like to understand the following:
1. Why a lower atmospheric pressure reduces boiling point
2. The energy changes resulting in sublimification of solid ice into gaseous vapour
I'm fine with mathematical explanantions too.
Regards,
Adam
a) The atmosphere is too thin
b) Resulting in a lower boiling point water
c) Which leads to sublimification of solid ice into gaseous vapour
Quite specifically, I would like to understand the following:
1. Why a lower atmospheric pressure reduces boiling point
2. The energy changes resulting in sublimification of solid ice into gaseous vapour
I'm fine with mathematical explanantions too.
Regards,
Adam