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Temperature
This category is for questions about the various units and conversions of temperature, as well as the freezing point and boiling point of elements and compounds.
19,212 Questions
What is the freezing point of oxygen in Fahrenheit?
The freezing point of oxygen is around -361.82 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much heat is required to raise the temperature of 464 g of lead from - 20 to 219c?
The specific heat capacity of lead is 0.128 J/g°C. To calculate the amount of heat required, you can use the formula: Q = m * c * ΔT, where Q is the heat, m is the mass, c is the specific heat capacity, and ΔT is the change in temperature. Plugging in the values, you get Q = 464 g * 0.128 J/g°C * (219°C - (-20°C)).
170 degrees Celsius equals how many degrees in Fahrenheit?
170 degrees Celsius = 338 degrees Fahrenheit.
Conversion: [°F] = [°C] × 1.8 + 32
What is the coldest and the hottest Fahrenheit degrees in Alaska?
I'm from Alaska. In the winter it can get to the below zeros, but the coldest I can remember was last winter and it get to -50 F. In the summers it get pretty hot (for me) it's usually between the 60s F and 80s F.
The lowest recorded termperature is minus 80 degrees F.
The highest recorded temperature is 100 degrees F.
29 degrees Celsius is considered warm but not overly hot. It falls into the range of being a comfortable temperature for many people, especially if there is some airflow or shade available. However, individual tolerance to heat can vary, so what feels hot to one person may feel just right to another.
What does 500Fahrenheit equal in degrees celsius?
500 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to approximately 260 degrees Celsius.
What is 104 degrees Fahrenheit equal to in Celsius?
104 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 40 degrees Celsius.
Will water freeze at 32 degrees Celsius?
No, water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius. At 32 degrees Celsius, water is normally a liquid.
How much is 39.5 degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit?
to convert C to F
C *1.8 + 32 = F
in your case 39.5 * 1.8 = 71.1 + 32 = 103.1 F
How many btus does it take to raise 1 pound of water at 32 degrees to 212 degrees of steam?
It takes 180 BTUs to raise 1 pound of water from 32 degrees Fahrenheit to 212 degrees Fahrenheit to convert it completely into steam. This change in temperature includes heating the water from its freezing point to boiling point, then undergoing phase change from liquid to gas.
To calculate the final temperature of the liquid after adding the energy, we would need more information such as the specific heat capacity of the liquid. The change in temperature can be calculated using the formula Q = mcΔT, where Q is the energy added, m is the mass of the liquid, c is the specific heat capacity, and ΔT is the change in temperature. Once these values are known, we can determine the final temperature of the liquid.
79 degrees Fahrenheit is equivalent to approximately 26 degrees Celsius.
What is 230 degrees cent-grade in Fahrenheit?
230 degrees centigrade is equivalent to 446 degrees Fahrenheit. You can convert Celsius to Fahrenheit by multiplying by 9/5 and then adding 32.
What is 20 degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit and kelvin?
20 degrees Celsius is 68 degrees Fahrenheit and 293.15 Kelvin.
Does nuclear energy take place at high temperatures?
Your question expresses a significant bit of conceptual confusion. Perhaps I can clear up some of this confusion and at the same time answer your question.
What we call temperature is simply the manifestation of kinetic energy at the level of the atom (i.e. slow moving atoms = low temperature, fast moving atoms = high temperature). What we call nuclear energy is simply an excess in the nuclear binding energy, which is the energy binding the protons and neutrons together inside the nucleus and is a manifestation of the strong nuclear force and to a lesser extent the weak nuclear force. This movement of atoms has no affect at all on whether there is or is not excess nuclear energy inside atomic nuclei or if that excess nuclear energy is being released or even can be released. Those nuclei having the least nuclear binding energy are the nuclei of the elements from iron through lead, both the elements lighter than iron and the elements heavier than lead have more nuclear binding energy (which can be considered to be excess nuclear binding energy that could potentially be released).
There are three processes that can release excess nuclear energy: radioactive decay, nuclear fission, and nuclear fusion. All of these processes transform nuclear energy to kinetic energy at the level of the atom (i.e. temperature aka heat), and thereby convert a small amount of the mass of the atom into energy. Of these three both radioactive decay and nuclear fission can take place at any temperature, even those so cold as to approach absolute zero. Neither radioactive decay nor nuclear fission takes place any faster or slower with a change in temperature. Nuclear fusion though can only take place at very high temperatures (and pressures) as the nuclei must be very close together and moving fast enough to be able to collide and fuse, despite the strong electrostatic repulsion due to both nuclei involved being positively charged. But this is a threshold temperature, even at high temperatures just below the threshold no nuclear fusion can take place at all and once above the threshold and nuclear fusion begins, raising the temperature further has very little affect on the rate at which that nuclear fusion takes place.
Nuclear reactors operate using the process of nuclear fission and generate heat by both nuclear fission and radioactive decay. We are not yet able to extract nuclear energy in a controlled manner using the process of nuclear fusion (only explosive release of nuclear energy has ever been successfully done using the process of nuclear fusion).
How much degrees is storage temperature?
The ideal storage temperature for most foods is between 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit (1-4 degrees Celsius). Storage at this temperature range helps slow down bacterial growth and maintains food quality. Be sure to check specific food items for their recommended storage temperature.
What is 39 Fahrenheit in degrees?
Start by multiplying 390 with 9 and divide by 5. Then add 32 to the answer.
In this case the answer is 734 degree Fahrenheit .
What is the density of water at 20 degrees Celsius-?
What is the density of water at 37 degrees Celsius?
What is the US temperature measured in?
In the United States, temperature is typically measured in degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
What does the temperature degree mean?
Temperature degrees are a measurement of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance or object. It indicates how hot or cold something is relative to a standard reference point. The degree scale is used to quantify temperature and enable comparison between different systems.
What is '23 degrees' Celsius in Fahrenheit?
23 degrees Celsius is equivalent to approximately 73.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
How many degrees below the freezing point of water is 0 degrees Fahrenheit?
0 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 32 degrees below the freezing point of water, which is 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is degree of hotness is called as?
Degree of hotness is typically measured in units of temperature, such as degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. The sensation of heat can also be described subjectively using terms like "warm," "hot," or "scorching."
Does melting point change from altitude to altitude?
Yes, the melting point of a substance can change with altitude due to the variation in atmospheric pressure. As altitude increases, atmospheric pressure decreases, which can affect the boiling and melting points of substances. Generally, lower pressure at higher altitudes can result in lower melting points for many substances.
Describe what is meant by absoulute zero?
Absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature at which a thermodynamic system can be, occurring at 0 Kelvin or -273.15 degrees Celsius. At this temperature, all molecular motion ceases and no heat energy remains in the system. It is considered a theoretical state that cannot be reached in practice.
