Ch.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement

Problem 59a

Chapter 1, Problem 59a

Perform the following conversions: (a) 5.00 days to s

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Identify the conversion factors needed: 1 day = 24 hours, 1 hour = 60 minutes, and 1 minute = 60 seconds.

Convert days to hours using the conversion factor: multiply the number of days by 24 hours/day.

Convert hours to minutes using the conversion factor: multiply the result from the previous step by 60 minutes/hour.

Convert minutes to seconds using the conversion factor: multiply the result from the previous step by 60 seconds/minute.

Combine all the conversion steps to express the original quantity in seconds.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Unit Conversion

Unit conversion is the process of converting a quantity expressed in one unit to another unit. This involves using conversion factors, which are ratios that express how many of one unit are equivalent to another. For example, to convert days to seconds, one must know the number of seconds in a day (86,400 seconds).

Time Measurement

Time measurement is a fundamental concept in physics and chemistry, where time is often expressed in various units such as seconds, minutes, hours, and days. Understanding the relationships between these units is crucial for accurate calculations. For instance, 1 day equals 24 hours, and each hour contains 60 minutes, which in turn contain 60 seconds.

Dimensional Analysis

Dimensional analysis is a mathematical technique used to convert one set of units to another by multiplying by conversion factors. It ensures that the units cancel appropriately, leading to the desired unit in the final answer. This method is particularly useful in chemistry for ensuring that calculations involving different units are performed correctly.

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