Answer to Question #7932 in Molecular Physics | Thermodynamics for jamilu halliru

Question

the ice and steam point on a thermometer correspond to x and 50mm respectively. a temperrature of 60 degree celcius correspond to 52mm on the thermometer. calculate the value of x.

Answer 1

steam point is 100 degrees celcius. So it's impossible for temperature of 60 celcius to be above steam point (52mm>50mm)