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Chapter 16: Problem 18

The normal boiling point of nitrogen is \(77.3 \mathrm{K}\). Express this in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

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-195.85 degrees Celsius and -320.53 degrees Fahrenheit

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Conversion from Kelvin to Celsius

To convert from Kelvin to Celsius, the formula used is \(C = K - 273.15\). Applying this to the given temperature (\(77.3\mathrm{K}\)), we obtain: \(C = 77.3\mathrm{K} - 273.15 = -195.85^\circ C\).
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Conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit

Having converted from Kelvin to Celsius we now have \(C = -195.85\). The next step is to convert this Celsius temperature to Fahrenheit, with the formula \(F = 9/5C + 32\). Substituting, we get \(F = \frac{9}{5}(-195.85^\circ C) + 32 = -320.53^\circ F\).

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