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

Answer:

Final temperature of the solution is 14°C.

Step-by-step 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.