What happens when a liquid is heated to its boiling point? Does a liquid change into the vapour state only at its boiling point?

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When a liquid reaches its boiling point, it turns into a vapour.
The liquid transitions to the gaseous phase when its vapour pressure equals the air pressure put on it.

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What happens when a liquid is heated to its boiling point? Does a liquid change into the vapour state only at its boiling point?

When a liquid reaches its boiling point, it turns into a vapour. The liquid transitions to the gaseous phase when its vapour pressure equals the air pressure put on it.

When a liquid reaches its boiling point, it turns into a vapour.
The liquid transitions to the gaseous phase when its vapour pressure equals the air pressure put on it.