Question

Conditions for an experimental chemistry reaction require a temperature of 300 K. The temperature in the lab is 55 F. Which of the following must you do to meet the requirements?

Answer 1

decrease the room temperature by 26°F

F=95(K−273)+32 .

Answer 2

The suggested answers are for K=298 degrees and the nearest correct answer seems to be increase the room temperature by 22 degrees Fahrenheit. But by calculation, for 300 K, then convert 300k to degrees Celsius = 300-273.15=26.85 degrees celsius. Then convert the 26.85 to degrees F, so F=9/5C + 32= 48.33+32=80.33-55F (present room temperature)=25.33 degrees F to increase the room temperature by.