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Chemistry: Principles and Practice

3rd Edition

ISBN:9780534420123

Author:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer

Publisher:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer

Chapter1: Introduction To Chemistry

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.70QE: The area of the 48 contiguous states is 3.02 × 106 mi2. Assume that these states are completely...

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Using Two or More Conversion Factors
It is often necessary to use several conversion factors in solving a problem. As an example,
let’s convert the length of an 8.00-m rod to inches. The table on the back inside cover
does not give the relationship between meters and inches. It does, however, give the relationship
between centimeters and inches 11 in. = 2.54 cm2. From our knowledge of SI
prefixes, we know that 1 cm = 10-2 m. Thus, we can convert step by step, first from meters
to centimeters and then from centimeters to inches:

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