Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 3 - Matter and Energy - Exercises - Questions - Page 86: 26

Answer

Celsius begins at the melting point of water (0C), and water boils and 100 degrees Celsius. Kelvin is measured in the same increments as the Celsius scale. 0 on this scale is absolute zero and water boils at 273.

Work Step by Step

Fahrenheit is a different scale entirely. It begins at zero. Water melts at 32, and boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
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