Introductory Chemistry (6th Edition)
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Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
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Chapter 3, Problem 119E
Examine the data for the maximum and minimum average temperature of San Francisco and Sacramento in the summer and in the winter.
San Francisco (Coastal City)
January | August | ||
High | Low | High | Low |
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Sacramento (Inland City)
January | August | ||
High | Low | High | Low |
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a. Notice the difference between the August high in San Francisco and Sacramento. Why is it much hotter in the summer in Sacramento?
b. Notice the difference between the January low in San Francisco and Sacramento. How might the heat capacity of the ocean contribute to this difference?
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