The boiling points of neon and krypton are −245.9∘C and −152.9∘C respectively. Using these data estimate the boiling point of argon. (report answer as the negative of the closest integer)
A
−289oC
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B
−299oC
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C
−199oC
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D
−189oC
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Solution
The correct option is C−199oC The boiling point of argon can be roughly approximated as the average of the boiling points of neon and krypton. −245.90C−152.90C2=−199.40C Hence, the boiling point of argon is approximately −199.40C.