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(c) If an automobile is able to travel 400 km on 47.3 L of gasoline, what is the gas mileage in miles per gallon?
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Ch.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement
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Table of contents
- Ch.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement111
- Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions166
- Ch.3 - Chemical Reactions and Reaction Stoichiometry138
- Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution127
- Ch.5 - Thermochemistry104
- Ch.6 - Electronic Structure of Atoms109
- Ch.7 - Periodic Properties of the Elements107
- Ch.8 - Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding102
- Ch.9 - Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories120
- Ch.10 - Gases122
- Ch.11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces79
- Ch.12 - Solids and Modern Materials102
- Ch.13 - Properties of Solutions99
- Ch.14 - Chemical Kinetics153
- Ch.15 - Chemical Equilibrium83
- Ch.16 - Acid-Base Equilibria109
- Ch.17 - Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria117
- Ch.18 - Chemistry of the Environment60
- Ch.19 - Chemical Thermodynamics109
- Ch.20 - Electrochemistry113
- Ch.21 - Nuclear Chemistry79
- Ch.22 - Chemistry of the Nonmetals52
- Ch.23 - Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry57
- Ch.24 - The Chemistry of Life: Organic and Biological Chemistry7
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Chapter 1, Problem 62d
(d) In March 1989, the Exxon Valdez ran aground and spilled 240,000 barrels of crude petroleum off the coast of Alaska. One barrel of petroleum is equal to 42 gal. How many liters of petroleum were spilled?
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Identify the total number of barrels spilled: 240,000 barrels.
Recognize the conversion factor between barrels and gallons: 1 barrel = 42 gallons.
Calculate the total number of gallons spilled by multiplying the number of barrels by the conversion factor (240,000 barrels * 42 gallons/barrel).
Use the conversion factor between gallons and liters: 1 gallon = 3.78541 liters.
Convert the total gallons to liters by multiplying the total gallons by the conversion factor (total gallons * 3.78541 liters/gallon).
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Volume Conversion
Volume conversion is the process of changing a measurement from one unit to another. In this case, we need to convert barrels of petroleum to gallons and then to liters. Understanding the conversion factors, such as 1 barrel equals 42 gallons and 1 gallon equals approximately 3.78541 liters, is essential for accurately calculating the total volume of petroleum spilled.
Unit of Measurement
Units of measurement are standardized quantities used to express physical properties. In this question, we are dealing with barrels, gallons, and liters, which are all units of volume. Recognizing the differences between these units and their appropriate contexts is crucial for performing accurate calculations and ensuring the results are meaningful.
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Dimensional Analysis
Dimensional analysis is a mathematical technique used to convert one set of units to another by multiplying by conversion factors. This method ensures that units cancel appropriately, leading to the desired unit in the final answer. It is particularly useful in chemistry for solving problems involving different units, such as converting the volume of oil from barrels to liters in this scenario.
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(b) The recommended adult dose of Elixophyllin®, a drug used to treat asthma, is 6 mg/kg of body mass. Calculate the dose in milligrams for a 185-lb person.
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Gold can be hammered into extremely thin sheets called gold leaf. An architect wants to cover a 100 ft x 82 ft ceiling with gold leaf that is five-millionths of an inch thick. The density of gold is 19.32 g/cm3. If gold costs \$1768 per troy ounce (1 troy ounce = 31.10348 g), how much will it cost the architect to buy the necessary gold?
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(d) When the coffee is brewed according to directions, a pound of coffee beans yields 50 cups of coffee (4 cups = 1 qt). How many kg of coffee are required to produce 200 cups of coffee?
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