Question

The melting point of mercury is about 1/4 of the melting point of krypton. The melting point of mercury is -39c. Write and solve an equation to find the melting point of krypton.

Answer 1

-156c

Explanation:

`(1)/(4)` of krypton melting point is mercury melting point

`(1)/(4)`(k) = -39

k = -39(4)

k = -156c