Kelvin Study Guide
The Kelvin scale is a temperature scale used in the sciences and engineering. It is one of the seven base units in the International System of Units (SI) and is named after the physicist William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. The Kelvin scale is based on the concept of absolute zero, the theoretical point at which the motion of particles that make up matter ceases completely.
Key Concepts
- Absolute Zero: The lowest possible temperature where the kinetic energy of particles is minimal.
- Conversion: To convert Celsius to Kelvin, you can use the formula K = °C + 273.15.
- Unit: The symbol for the Kelvin unit is K.
Practice Questions
- What is absolute zero and why is it significant on the Kelvin scale?
- Convert the following temperatures from Celsius to Kelvin: 25°C, -10°C, 100°C.
- Explain why the Kelvin scale is important in scientific applications.
Further Reading
For further information on the Kelvin scale and its applications, you may want to explore thermodynamics and the behavior of gases at different temperatures.
[Kelvin] Related Worksheets and Study Guides:
.◂Chemistry Worksheets and Study Guides High School. Solutions
The resources above cover the following skills:
CHEMISTRY
Matter and Its Interactions
Use mathematics and computational thinking to express the concentrations of solutions quantitatively using molarity.
Develop and use models to explain how solutes are dissolved in solvents.