Chapter 3, Problem 66A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The temperature in kelvin is to be expressed.

Concept Introduction : Temperature is the measure of an object’s heat or cold. The relation between kelvin and Celsius is given as:

  $\text{K}{\text{=}}^{\circ }\text{C}\text{+}\text{273}\text{.15}$

Answer to Problem 66A

The temperature in Kelvin is $1235.15\text{K}$ .

Explanation of Solution

A measure of an object's heat or cold is its temperature.The temperature of an object determines how heat is transferred.

The degree Celsius and the kelvin are two regularly used equivalent units of temperature by scientists.

The relation between kelvin and Celsius is given as:

  $\text{K}{\text{=}}^{\circ }\text{C}\text{+}\text{273}\text{.15}$

The given melting point of silver is ${962}^{\circ }\text{C}$ .

To calculate the melting point of silver in kelvin, substitute the values in the above formula.

  $\begin{array}{c}\text{K}{\text{=}}^{\circ }\text{C}\text{+}\text{273}\text{.15}\\ {\text{=962}}^{\circ }\text{C}+273.15\\ =1235.15\text{K}\end{array}$

The temperature in Kelvin is $1235.15\text{K}$ .