Differentiate between ice point and steam point.

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Ice point Steam point
1. The freezing point of pure water is known as the ice point. 1. The normal boiling point of pure water is known as the steam point.
2. The temperature, equal to 0°C (32°F), at which pure water and ice coexist in equilibrium at 1 atmosphere of pressure. 2. The temperature, is equal to 100°C (32°F), at which the temperature at which water vapour condenses at a pressure of one atmosphere.
3. It is the least reading on the thermometer. 3. It is the highest reading on the thermometer.

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Ice point	Steam point
1. The freezing point of pure water is known as the ice point.	1. The normal boiling point of pure water is known as the steam point.
2. The temperature, equal to 0°C (32°F), at which pure water and ice coexist in equilibrium at 1 atmosphere of pressure.	2. The temperature, is equal to 100°C (32°F), at which the temperature at which water vapour condenses at a pressure of one atmosphere.
3. It is the least reading on the thermometer.	3. It is the highest reading on the thermometer.