Practice What Are Temperature Scales? (8.2.1) - Temperature and Temperature Scales

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Question 1.
What is the freezing point of water on the Celsius scale?
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Think about where ice starts melting.
Question 2.
How many degrees Kelvin are equivalent to 0°C?
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Add 273.15 to Celsius to convert it.
3Question 3.
What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?
- 100°C
- 0°C
- 212°F
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Think of the heat level required to boil water.
4Question 4.
True or False: Absolute zero is a temperature scale.
- True
- False
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Consider what absolute zero represents.
Question 5.
Convert 37°C to both Fahrenheit and Kelvin. Explain the steps you took.
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Use the given formulas for conversion.
Question 6.
If water boils at 100°C, what would that temperature be in Kelvin? Explain why this is important for scientific experiments.
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Straightforward addition will help.

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