The number of degrees separating the ice point and the steam point:
A)is identical for both the Kelvin and Celsius scales.
B)is identical for both the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales.
C)is identical for the Fahrenheit,Celsius,and the Kelvin scales.
D)is greater for the Celsius scale than for the Fahrenheit scale.

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The ice point and the steam point on the Kelvin and Celsius scales are separated by the same number of degrees, which is 100. On the Fahrenheit scale, the ice point and the steam point are separated by 180 degrees.

The Number of Degrees Separating the Ice Point and the Steam