Temperature Scales Flashcards
1
Q
What is temperature?
A
Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.
2
Q
At what temperature does water freeze in the celsius scale?
A
It freezes at 0°C.
3
Q
At what temperature does water boil in the celsius scale?
A
Water boils at 100°C.
4
Q
At what temperature does water freeze in the fahrenheit scale?
A
Water freezes at 32°F.
5
Q
At what temperature does water boil in the fahrenheit scale?
A
Water boils at 212°F.
6
Q
What scale is used for scientific research?
A
Kelvin Scale
7
Q
What are the 3 scales?
A
Celsius
Fahrenheit
Kelvin Scale
8
Q
What’s the lowest temperature in the kelvin scale?
A
Absolute zero is 0 Kelvin, and it’s the lowest possible temperature.
