Unit 2- Measurements, Math, and the Mole
Unit 2- Measurements, Math, and the Mole
Unit 2- Measurements, Math, and the Mole
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Dimensional Analysis<br />
• It is a method to solve conversion type problems<br />
• Uses Conversion Factors (relate 2 things to each o<strong>the</strong>r)<br />
• These are ei<strong>the</strong>r given to you or assumed to be known<br />
– Ex: 4 laps = 1 mile (<strong>the</strong>y are equal to each o<strong>the</strong>r)<br />
Can also be written as a fraction:<br />
4 Laps<br />
1 mile = Or 1 mile • Can be written in<br />
1<br />
4 laps ei<strong>the</strong>r direction<br />
When solving problems use this method:<br />
GIVEN X CONVERSION FACTOR = Find
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