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Using your knowledge of metric units, English units, and the information on the back inside cover, write down the conversion factors needed to convert (c) mi to km
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Ch.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement
Brown14th EditionChemistry: The Central ScienceISBN: 9780134414232
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Table of contents
- Ch.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement140
- Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions192
- Ch.3 - Chemical Reactions and Reaction Stoichiometry172
- Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution156
- Ch.5 - Thermochemistry151
- Ch.6 - Electronic Structure of Atoms137
- Ch.7 - Periodic Properties of the Elements127
- Ch.8 - Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding143
- Ch.9 - Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories167
- Ch.10 - Gases147
- Ch.11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces97
- Ch.12 - Solids and Modern Materials129
- Ch.13 - Properties of Solutions126
- Ch.14 - Chemical Kinetics175
- Ch.15 - Chemical Equilibrium107
- Ch.16 - Acid-Base Equilibria127
- Ch.17 - Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria133
- Ch.18 - Chemistry of the Environment88
- Ch.19 - Chemical Thermodynamics140
- Ch.20 - Electrochemistry137
- Ch.21 - Nuclear Chemistry99
- Ch.22 - Chemistry of the Nonmetals66
- Ch.23 - Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry69
- Ch.24 - The Chemistry of Life: Organic and Biological Chemistry11
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Chapter 1, Problem 53d
Using your knowledge of metric units, English units, and the information on the back inside cover, write down the conversion factors needed to convert (d) in.3 to cm3.
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the conversion factor between inches and centimeters: 1 inch = 2.54 cm.
Recognize that you are converting volume, so you need to cube the linear conversion factor: (1 in)^3 = (2.54 cm)^3.
Calculate the conversion factor for cubic inches to cubic centimeters: 1 in^3 = (2.54 cm)^3.
Express the conversion factor as a single equation: 1 in^3 = 2.54^3 cm^3.
Use this conversion factor to convert any given volume in cubic inches to cubic centimeters by multiplying the volume in in^3 by 2.54^3.
Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Metric and English Units
Metric units, such as centimeters and cubic centimeters, are part of the International System of Units (SI), which is based on powers of ten. English units, like inches and cubic inches, are part of a different measurement system commonly used in the United States. Understanding the differences between these systems is crucial for accurate conversions.
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Metric Prefixes Usage
Volume Conversion
Volume is a measure of the space occupied by a substance, typically expressed in cubic units. To convert between different volume units, one must know the relationship between the units involved. For example, 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters, and thus, to convert cubic inches to cubic centimeters, one must cube the conversion factor for linear dimensions.
Conversion Factors
A conversion factor is a numerical factor used to multiply or divide a quantity when converting from one unit to another. It is derived from the equivalence between two different units. For instance, to convert from cubic inches to cubic centimeters, the conversion factor is (2.54 cm/inch)³, which accounts for the three-dimensional nature of volume.
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