General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications (10th Edition)

Published by Pearson Prentice Hal
ISBN 10: 0132064529
ISBN 13: 978-0-13206-452-1

Chapter 1 - Matter: Its Properties and Measurement - Example 1-1 - Converting Between Fahrenheit and Celsius Temperatures - Page 12: Practice Example B

Answer

$ \text{it will not offer protection to temperatures as low as}:$ $$-15^{\circ} \mathrm{F}=-26.1^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$$

Work Step by Step

$\text{First We convert the Fahrenheit temperature to Celsius.}$ $$^{\circ} \mathrm{C}=\left(^{\circ} \mathrm{F}-32^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\right) \frac{\mathrm{5}^{\circ} \mathrm{C}}{\mathrm{9}^{\circ} \mathrm{F}}=\left(-15^{\circ} \mathrm{F}-32^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\right) \frac{\mathrm{5}^{\circ} \mathrm{C}}{\mathrm{9}^{\circ} \mathrm{F}}=-26^{\circ} \mathrm{C} .$$ We konw that automobile engine coolant has antifreeze which protects to $-22^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ only. $\therefore \text{it will not offer protection to temperatures as low as}:$ $$-15^{\circ} \mathrm{F}=-26.1^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$$
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