Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
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ISBN: 9781285199030
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The value of 493.2 g should be converted to kilograms.

Concept Introduction:

An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.

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Answer to Problem 15CR

Value of 493.2 g in kilograms is 0.4932 kg.

Explanation of Solution

Since,1 g = 0.001 kg.

So,

  493.2 g = 493.2 g × 0.001 kg1 g  = 0.4932 kg

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The value of 493.2 g should be converted to pounds.

Concept Introduction:

An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 15CR

Value of 493.2 g in pounds is 1.085 pound.

Explanation of Solution

Since, 1 g = 0.0022pound.

So,

  493.2 g = 493.2 g × 0.0022 pound 1 g = 1.085 pound

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The value of 9.312 mi should be converted to kilometers.

Concept Introduction:

An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 15CR

Value of 9.312mi in kilometers is 14.986211 km.

Explanation of Solution

Since, 1 mi = 1.06934 km.

So,

  9.312 mi = 9.312 mi × 1.06934 km1 mi  = 14.986211 km

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The value of 9.312 mi should be converted to feet.

Concept Introduction:

An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 15CR

Value of 9.312 mi in feet is 49167.36 feet.

Explanation of Solution

Since, 1 mi = 5280 feet.

So,

  9.312 mi = 9.312 mi × 5280feet1 mi = 49167.36 feet

Interpretation Introduction

(e)

Interpretation:

The value of 4.219 m should be converted to feet.

Concept Introduction:

An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 15CR

Value of 4.219 m in feet is 13.841864 feet.

Explanation of Solution

Since, 1 m = 3.28084 feet.

So,

  4.219 m = 4.219 m × 3.28084 feet 1 m = 13.841864 feet

Interpretation Introduction

(f)

Interpretation:

The value of 4.219 m should be converted to centimeters.

Concept Introduction:

An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 15CR

Value of 4.219 m in centimeters is 421.9 cm.

Explanation of Solution

Since, 1 m = 100 cm.

So,

  4.219 m = 4.219 m ×100 cm1 m  = 421.9 cm

Interpretation Introduction

(g)

Interpretation:

The value of 429.2 mL should be converted to liters.

Concept Introduction:

An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 15CR

Value of 429.2 mL in liters is 0.4292 L.

Explanation of Solution

Since, 1 mL = 0.001 L.

So,

  429.2 mL = 429.2 mL × 0.001 L1 mL  = 0.4292L

Interpretation Introduction

(h)

Interpretation:

The value of 2.934 L should be converted to quarts.

Concept Introduction:

An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 15CR

Value of 3.934 L in quarts is 3.1003232 quarts.

Explanation of Solution

Since, 1 L = 1.05669 quarts.

So,

  3.934 L = 3.934 L × 1.05669 quarts1 L = 3.1003232 quarts

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