Textbook Question
For each of the following pairs, which is the larger unit?
c. m or km
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Ch.2 Chemistry and Measurements
Timberlake14thChemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological ChemistryISBN: 9781292472249
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Table of contents
- Ch.1 Chemistry in Our Lives19
- Ch.2 Chemistry and Measurements80
- Ch.3 Matter and Energy53
- Ch.4 Atoms and Elements58
- Ch.5 Nuclear Chemistry42
- Ch.6 Ionic and Molecular Compounds57
- Ch.7 Chemical Quantities and Reactions38
- Ch.8 Gases30
- Ch.9 Solutions50
- Ch.10 Acids and Bases and Equilibrium64
- Ch.11 Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons77
- Ch.12 Alcohols, Thiols, Ethers, Aldehydes, and Ketones82
- Ch.13 Carbohydrates54
- Ch.14 Carboxylic Acids, Esters, Amines, and Amides91
- Ch.15 Lipids61
- Ch.16 Amino Acids, Proteins, and Enzymes84
- Ch.17 Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis86
- Ch.18 Metabolic Pathways and ATP Production73
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Chapter 2, Problem 48c
Write the equality and two conversion factors for each of the following pairs of units:
a. centimeters and inches
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Step 1: Understand the relationship between centimeters and inches. The standard conversion factor is that 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.
Step 2: Write the equality based on the relationship: 1 inch = 2.54 cm.
Step 3: Create the first conversion factor by expressing the equality as a fraction: \( \frac{1 \text{ inch}}{2.54 \text{ cm}} \). This conversion factor is used to convert centimeters to inches.
Step 4: Create the second conversion factor by inverting the fraction: \( \frac{2.54 \text{ cm}}{1 \text{ inch}} \). This conversion factor is used to convert inches to centimeters.
Step 5: Verify that both conversion factors are consistent with the equality and can be used interchangeably depending on the direction of the conversion.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Unit Conversion
Unit conversion is the process of converting a quantity expressed in one unit to an equivalent quantity in another unit. This is essential in fields like science and engineering, where measurements need to be consistent. Understanding the relationship between different units allows for accurate calculations and comparisons.
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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 the two units. For example, to convert centimeters to inches, the conversion factor is 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters, which can be used to facilitate the conversion.
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Metric and Imperial Systems
The metric system and the imperial system are two different systems of measurement. The metric system is based on powers of ten and includes units like meters and liters, while the imperial system includes units like inches and gallons. Understanding these systems is crucial for performing conversions accurately, especially in international contexts.
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