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1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
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11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

1. Matter and Measurements

Metric Prefixes

GOB Chemistry

1. Matter and Measurements

Metric Prefixes

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Problem 59b

Textbook Question

Use metric conversion factors to solve each of the following problems:
b. A cooler has a volume of 5000 mL. What is the capacity of the cooler in liters?

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Identify the relationship between milliliters (mL) and liters (L). The metric conversion factor is 1 L = 1000 mL.

Set up the conversion equation using the given volume of the cooler (5000 mL) and the conversion factor. The equation will be: \( \text{Volume in liters} = \frac{\text{Volume in milliliters}}{1000} \).

Substitute the given value (5000 mL) into the equation: \( \text{Volume in liters} = \frac{5000}{1000} \).

Perform the division to simplify the expression, which will give the volume in liters.

Verify the result to ensure the units are correctly converted and the calculation aligns with the metric system.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Metric System

The metric system is a decimal-based system of measurement used globally, which includes units such as meters for length, grams for mass, and liters for volume. It is designed to be simple and consistent, making conversions straightforward by using powers of ten.

Volume Conversion

Volume conversion involves changing a measurement from one unit of volume to another, such as from milliliters (mL) to liters (L). In the metric system, 1 liter is equivalent to 1000 milliliters, so to convert mL to L, one must divide the number of milliliters by 1000.

Dimensional Analysis

Dimensional analysis is a mathematical technique used to convert between units by multiplying by conversion factors. It ensures that the units cancel appropriately, allowing for accurate conversion from one measurement system to another, which is essential in solving problems involving different units.