Chapter 2: Q.2.58 (page 45)
Perform each of the following conversions using metric and U.S. conversion factors:
a. 0.21 lb to grams
b. 11.6 in. to centimeters
c. 0.15 qt to milliliters
d. 35.41 kg to pounds
Short Answer
a.
b.
c.
d.
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Chapter 2: Q.2.58 (page 45)
Perform each of the following conversions using metric and U.S. conversion factors:
a. 0.21 lb to grams
b. 11.6 in. to centimeters
c. 0.15 qt to milliliters
d. 35.41 kg to pounds
a.
b.
c.
d.
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Round off each of the following calculator answers to three significant figures:
a. b.
c. d.
e..
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a. A 20.0-mL sample of a salt solution has a mass of 24.0 g.
b. A cube of butter weighs 0.250 lb and has a volume of 130.3 mL.
c. A gem has a mass of 4.50 g. When the gem is placed in a graduated cylinder containing 12.00 mL of water, the water level rises to 13.45 mL.
d. A 3.00-ml sample of medication has a mass of 3.85 g.
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Write the equality and two conversion factors, and identify the numbers as exact or give the number of significant figures for each of the following:
a. One yard is
b. One kilogram is
c. A car goesonof gas .
d. Sterling silver is silver by mass.
Round off or add zeros to the following calculated answers to give a final answer with three significant figures: (2.2)
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b. localid="1652069638449"
c.
d.
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