Within which temperature range is water typically found in the liquid state at standard atmospheric pressure (1 atm)?

• A. Below 0°C
• B. 100°C to 120°C
• C. -10°C to 0°C
• D. 0°C to 100°C

Answer: (D)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that the physical state of water depends on temperature and pressure, with standard atmospheric pressure being 1 atm.
2. Recall the normal freezing point of water at 1 atm, which is 0\(\degree\) C, where water changes from solid (ice) to liquid.
3. Recall the normal boiling point of water at 1 atm, which is 100\(\degree\) C, where water changes from liquid to gas (steam).
4. Recognize that water remains in the liquid state between these two temperatures, i.e., from 0\(\degree\) C to 100\(\degree\) C at 1 atm pressure.
5. Therefore, the temperature range where water is typically liquid at standard atmospheric pressure is from 0\(\degree\) C to 100\(\degree\) C.