At STP, temperature and pressure have the values of
A)0 K and 1 atm.
B)760 K and 273 atm.
C)0 K and 760 mmHg.
D)273 K and 1 mmHg.
E)273 K and 760 mmHg.

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According to the definition of STP (standard temperature and pressure), the temperature is 273 K and the pressure is 760 mmHg (or torr) or 1 atm. Therefore, the correct answer is choice E. Choices A, B, C, and D all have incorrect temperature and/or pressure values.

At STP, Temperature and Pressure Have the Values of