Question

if water is heated to 212 degrees F , ---------- as steam
a)it will boil and escape
b)it is boiling and escaping
c)it boil and escape
d)it would boil and escape
please with explanation

Answer 1

Answer:

it is boiling and escapeing

Answer 2

it boils and escapes

Generally,
If (present tense), (present future tense).

But there is an exception when the sentence is always true or universally accurate.

In this case water always boils and escapes at 212 degrees F.

In this type of condition,
If (present tense) , (present tense).

Hope this helps.