Temperature

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What happens to the average velocity of water particles as temperature increases?

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As temperature increases, the average velocity of water particles increases.

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What is absolute zero?

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Absolute zero is the theoretical temperature at which all particle motion stops, defined as 0 Kelvin or -273.15 °C.

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At what temperature does water boil in Celsius?

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Water boils at 100 °C.

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At what temperature does water freeze in Celsius?

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Water freezes at 0 °C.

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What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit?

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The boiling point of water is 212 °F.

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What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?

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The freezing point of water is 32 °F.

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How do you convert Celsius to Kelvin?

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To convert Celsius to Kelvin, add 273.15 to the Celsius temperature.

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What is the Kelvin equivalent of -130 °C?

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The Kelvin equivalent of -130 °C is 143 K.

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What is the relationship between temperature and particle motion?

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As temperature increases, particle motion increases; as temperature decreases, particle motion decreases.