
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 21QAP
The road sign I just passed says “New York City 100 km,” which is about mi.
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Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
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