Practice Kelvin Scale (k) (8.2.3) - Temperature and Temperature Scales

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Question 1.
What is the defining point of the Kelvin scale?
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Think about the lowest limit of temperature.
Question 2.
How do you convert Celsius to Kelvin?
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Adding to what Celsius represents.
3Question 3.
What does the Kelvin scale start at?
- Freezing point of water
- Absolute zero
- Boiling point of water
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Think about where molecular motion stops.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Kelvin scale includes negative temperatures.
- True
- False
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Consider the properties of absolute zero.
Question 5.
If a chemical reaction occurs at 0 °C, what is that temperature in Kelvin? How does this affect reactions at extreme temperature ranges?
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Remember the conversion between Celsius and Kelvin.
Question 6.
A scientist measures a temperature of 350 K in a lab. What is this equivalent to in degrees Celsius, and what applications might it have?
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Focus on the formula conversion.

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