chem 101 chapter 1
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Tro, Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach<br />
Example 1.2 Convert 40.00 °C into K and °F<br />
Find the equation that relates the<br />
given quantity to the quantity you<br />
want to find.<br />
Since the equation is solved for<br />
the quantity you want to find,<br />
substitute and compute.<br />
Find the equation that relates the<br />
given quantity to the quantity you<br />
want to find.<br />
Solve the equation for the<br />
quantity you want to find.<br />
Substitute and compute.<br />
Given:<br />
Find:<br />
Equation:<br />
Given:<br />
Find:<br />
Equation:<br />
40.00 °C<br />
K<br />
K = °C + 273.15<br />
K = °C + 273.15<br />
K = 40.00 + 273.15<br />
K = 313.15 K<br />
40.00 °C<br />
°F