Temperature Scales and Conversions

What are the freezing and boiling points of water on the Celsius scale?

• 0°C and 100°C

• 32°C and 212°C

• -273°C and 0°C

• 100°C and 0°C

How many equal degree markings are there between the freezing and boiling points of water on the Celsius scale?

• 32

• 100

• 180

• 273

What are the freezing and boiling points of water on the Fahrenheit scale?

• 0°F and 100°F

• 32°F and 212°F

• -273°F and 0°F

• 212°F and 32°F

What is the temperature of absolute zero on the Celsius scale?

• 0°C

• -100°C

• -273°C

• 273°C

How do the units in the Kelvin scale compare in size to the units in the Celsius scale?

• Kelvin units are larger than Celsius units.

• Kelvin units are smaller than Celsius units.

• Kelvin units are the same size as Celsius units.

• Kelvin units are not comparable to Celsius units.

Which of these temperatures does not exist?

• -273^oC

• -273^oF

• -273K