Temperature Flashcard #2

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What is the Absolute temperature scale based on?

Back

Charles's Law

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What temperature is defined as absolute zero on the Kelvin scale?

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0 K

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Who was one of the first scientists to attempt to measure temperature?

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Galileo Galilei

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What was the freezing point of water on Ole Romer's scale?

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8 degrees

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What is the boiling point of water on the Celsius scale?

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100°C

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What is the definition of temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?

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32°F

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What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

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As temperature increases, the kinetic energy of particles increases.

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What is the significance of absolute zero?

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Absolute zero is the theoretical temperature at which a system's entropy reaches its minimum value.

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What is the formula to convert Celsius to Kelvin?

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K = °C + 273.15