The temperature of a gas is 23°C.What is its temperature in kelvins? A)-250 K (-2.50 × 10²) K B)296 K C)73 K D)45 K E)23 K

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To convert Celsius to Kelvin, simply add 273 to the Celsius temperature. Therefore, 23°C + 273 = 296 K. Choice A is incorrect because it has a negative value, which is impossible for temperature. Choices C, D, and E are too low for an initial temperature of 23°C.

The Temperature of a Gas Is 23°C