When Analyzing Ideal Gases, the Temperature Must Be Measured on the Kelvin

question 47

Multiple Choice

When analyzing ideal gases, the temperature must be measured on the Kelvin scale

• A) because otherwise you could calculate a negative volume.
• B) so that you are using an absolute scale.
• C) to directly measure the average kinetic energy of the gas particles.
• D) Both a and b are correct.
• E) a, b, and c are correct.

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