Oxygen condenses into a liquid at approximately 90 K. What temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit, does this correspond to?
A) $- 265 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$
B) $- 217 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$
C) $- 297 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$
D) $- 193 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$

Question

Oxygen condenses into a liquid at approximately  90 K. What temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit, does this correspond to?
A) $- 265 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$
B) $- 217 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$
C) $- 297 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$
D) $- 193 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To convert from Kelvin to Fahrenheit, use the formula $F = \frac{9}{5}(K - 273) + 32$. Plugging in 90 K gives $F = \frac{9}{5}(90 - 273) + 32 = -297 ^{\circ}F$.

Oxygen Condenses into a Liquid at Approximately 90 K −265∘F- 265 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }−265∘F

Oxygen Condenses into a Liquid at Approximately 90 K $- 265 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$