Principles of General Chemistry
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780073402697
Author: SILBERBERG, Martin S.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill College
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.13P
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Interpretation:Part of conversion factor that comes in numerator and denominator in conversion of feet to inches should be determined.
Concept introduction:Conversion factor is ratio that is widely used to describe relation between two different units. In order to convert one unit into another, original unit is multiplied with proper conversion factor to yield new unit. This is done as mentioned below.
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