Final answer:
Upon converting 100.2°F to Celsius, we find that it is below the maximum recommended temperature for the medication in question, thus confirming its safe use. Additionally, high temperatures can cause an increase in pressure inside a can containing compressed gases, leading to explosion risks.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to the conversion of temperature units and the implications of temperature on the stability and safety of a medication. Specifically, it asks if a medication can be safely used if it arrives in temperatures above its recommended storage temperature. To find out if the temperature of 100.2°F is within the safe range, we must first convert it to Celsius using the formula: C = (F - 32) × 5/9. Upon conversion, 100.2°F is approximately 37.9°C, which is below the maximum recommended temperature of 47.8°C. Therefore, the medication can be safely used.
In the case of the warning on a can regarding storage temperature, it likely contains compressed gases, which can increase in pressure when heated and may explode if the temperature gets too high or if the container is incinerated. To calculate the new pressure if the temperature rises to 50°C in a car, we can use the ideal gas law. Provided the initial conditions (24°C and 360 kPa) and assuming the volume stays constant, the pressure can be calculated by P1/T1 = P2/T2, where P1 and P2 are the initial and final pressures, T1 and T2 are the initial and final temperatures in Kelvin, respectively.