No, under normal atmospheric pressure, liquid water cannot be hotter than 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) at sea level. At this temperature, water undergoes a phase change from liquid to vapor, a process known as boiling.
The boiling point of water is the temperature at which its vapor pressure equals the atmospheric pressure. At sea level, the atmospheric pressure is around 1 atmosphere (approximately 101.3 kilopascals). At this pressure, water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
However, it's worth noting that water can exist as a superheated liquid under specific conditions. Superheating occurs when the temperature of a liquid exceeds its boiling point without transitioning to the gas phase. This can happen if the water is exceptionally pure and free of nucleation sites (such as dust particles or uneven surfaces) that would trigger the boiling process.
Superheated water is unstable and can undergo a sudden and violent "bump" or explosive boiling when disturbed or when a nucleation site is introduced. It is important to exercise caution when handling superheated water to avoid potential hazards.