Question 255 of 279 in Solids, Liquids and Gases

Absolute zero

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Room temperature is 25 °C. What is this temperature in kelvin?

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298 K (±0)

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Common mistakes: Subtracting instead of adding 273.

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A1 · 1 mark · Correct conversion to kelvin: 25 + 273 = 298 K.

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25 °C + 273 = 298 K.

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