Question

The triple point of water is

• A. 273.16$^{\circ}$C
• B. 273.16 K
• C. 273.16$^{\circ}$F
• D. 0.15 K

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

273.16 K

Answer 2

The temperature at which the vapour, liquid, and solid phases of a substance are in equilibrium is called triple point. For water, the triple point occurs at 273.16 K.