Question

At the beginning of a science experiment, Caleb found the temperature of a solution to be 31°C. During the experiment, the change in the temperature of the solution was – 17°C. What is the final temperature of the solution?

Answer 1

Final temperature of the solution is 14°C.

Explanation:

Given that,

Initial temperature of the solution,
`T_i=31^(\circ)\ C`

The change in temperature of the solution,
`\Delta T=-17^(\circ)\ C`

We need to find the final temperature of the solution.

Change in temperature = Final temperature - initial temperature

`\Delta T=T_f-T_i\\\\T_f=\Delta T+T_i\\\\T_f=-17+31\\\\T_f=14^(\circ) C`

So, the final temperature of the solution is 14°C.