When boiling a pot of water, will it come to the boil quicker with the lid on or off?

Answer 1

lid on hunni

Answer 2

On. The lid keeps the heat inside the pot, therefore boiling the water faster.

Another tid bit, adding a little salt to the water will cause the water to boil at a slightly higher temperature which can be helpful while cooking especially at high altitudes.

Answer 3

The pan will boil much quicker with the lid on and then keep it on when you are simmering but tip the lid slightly to let excess steam out. That way you will need less heat on, and thereby save money and the environment a wee bit.

Answer 4

When you boil water it comes to the heat and convection. The more heat in a pot of water the faster it will boil. Also the more surface area for convection the more heat you can produce. So by placing a lid on a pot of water, yes, it will come to a boil a lot faster.

Answer 5

On - the lid keeps heat in so it boils quicker.

Answer 6

lid on. it keeps the heat in more and helps it come to the boil quicker

Answer 7

Lid on but you know a watched pot never boils

Answer 8

It comes to a boil quicker on. Thats because any steam that might occur will go back into the pot and steam cooks food quicker.

Answer 9

With the lid on, it will hold in the heat. Make sure it doesn't boil over.

Answer 10

You have to have the lid on for it to boil quicker and don't fprget to add a slice of lemon to the pot so that it doesn't stain.

Answer 11

On. This is beacuse the temperature of the water will reache its boiling point if the heat in the pot is retained rather than it being dispursed into the air.

Short answer.