Asked by jena

Conditions for an experimental chemistry reaction require a temperature of 307 K. The temperature in the lab is 55°F.

What must be done to meet the requirements?

Use F=95(K−273)+32.

Responses

increase the room temperature by 38°F

increase the room temperature by 38°F

increase the room temperature by 8 K
increase the room temperature by 8 K

decrease the room temperature by 12°C

decrease the room temperature by 12°C

decrease the room temperature by 23°F

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Use F = (9/5)(K − 273) + 32.

55 = (9/5)(K − 273) + 32 → (9/5)(K − 273) = 23 → K − 273 = 23·5/9 ≈ 12.78
So current T ≈ 273 + 12.78 = 285.78 K. Required is 307 K, so raise by 307 − 285.78 ≈ 21.22 K.

In Fahrenheit, ΔF = (9/5)·21.22 ≈ 38.2°F. The correct response: increase the room temperature by 38°F (to about 93.2°F).