Q.3.84 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

What is ${56}^{\circ }\mathrm{F}$ in degrees Celsius and in kelvins?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

In Celcius = $13.3^{o}C$ and in kelvins = $286.3K$

Step 1: Given Information

Temperature = ${56}^{o}F$

Step 2: Explanation

Using the formula,

${}^{\circ }\mathrm{C}=\left({}^{\circ }\mathrm{F}-32\right)\times 5/9$

$\frac{56-32}{1.8}={13.3}^{\circ }\mathrm{C}$

$K=\left[\frac{F-32}{1.8}\right]+273$

$\left[\frac{56-32}{1.8}\right]+273=286.3\mathrm{K}$