Multiple Choice
Which temperature scale has zero as the point at which water freezes?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Temperature
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What is the value of absolute zero?
A
0 °C
B
273.15 K
C
-273.15 °C
D
-100 °C
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Understand that absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature where particles have minimal thermal motion.
Recall the relationship between Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales: \(T_{K} = T_{\degree C} + 273.15\).
Recognize that absolute zero corresponds to 0 K on the Kelvin scale.
Use the conversion formula to find the Celsius equivalent of 0 K: \(T_{\degree C} = T_{K} - 273.15\).
Calculate \$0 - 273.15$ to find the temperature in Celsius, which defines absolute zero.
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