Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. A thermometer indicates 98.6 oC that it may be in a normal person's mouth.
  2. The formation of ice from water is accompanied by absorption of energy as heat.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect. A thermometer indicates 98.6 0C that it may be in a cup of hot tea. The normal body temperature of a man is nearly 370 C or 970 F. Statement 2 is correct. The formation of ice from water is accompanied by absorption of energy as heat to break or decrease the number of intermolecular forces.

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