Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780321910417
Author: Theodore E. Brown, H. Eugene LeMay, Bruce E. Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward, Matthew E. Stoltzfus
Publisher: PEARSON
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Composite decking is a manufactured substitute for wood compounded from post-consumer plastic and wood. It is frequently used in outdoor decks. The density of a particular composite decking is reported as 60.01b/ft3. What is the density in kg/L?
- 138 kg/L
- 0.961 kg/L
- 259 kg/L
- 15.8 kg/L
- 11.5 kg/L
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