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Conversion Factor Method of Analysis
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Conversion Factor Method a.k.a. Dimensional Analysis
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Conversion Factor Method a.k.a. Dimensional Analysis a.k.a. Factor-Label Method
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Conversion Factor Method a.k.a. Dimensional Analysis a.k.a. Factor-Label Method a.k.a. Unit Factor Method
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Conversion Factor Method just a tool used in chemistry...
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Conversion Factor Method just a tool used in chemistry...... to use information we already have
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Conversion Factor Method just a tool used in chemistry...... to use information we already have... to help us find information we need.
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Conversion Factor Method a problem-solving method
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Conversion Factor Method a problem-solving method anything can be multiplied by 1 without changing its value
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Conversion Factor Method a problem-solving method anything can be multiplied by 1 without changing its value IMPORTANT: This is the basis of the Conversion Factor Method!
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Conversion Factor Method a “conversion factor” is a fraction whose numerator and denominator are equivalent, making it equal to 1
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Conversion Factor Method a “conversion factor” is a fraction whose numerator and denominator are equivalent, making it equal to 1 Example: 12
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Conversion Factor Method a “conversion factor” is a fraction whose numerator and denominator are equivalent, making it equal to 1 Example: 12 1dozen
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Conversion Factor Method a “conversion factor” is a fraction whose numerator and denominator are equivalent, making it equal to 1 Example: 12 = 1dozen
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Conversion Factor Method a “conversion factor” is a fraction whose numerator and denominator are equivalent, making it equal to 1 Example: 12 = 1 1dozen
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Conversion Factor Method a “conversion factor” is a fraction whose numerator and denominator are equivalent, making it equal to 1 Example: 12 = 1 = 1dozen
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Conversion Factor Method a “conversion factor” is a fraction whose numerator and denominator are equivalent, making it equal to 1 Example: 12 = 1 = 1 dozen 1dozen
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Conversion Factor Method a “conversion factor” is a fraction whose numerator and denominator are equivalent, making it equal to 1 Example: 12 = 1 = 1 dozen 1dozen 12
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Conversion Factor Method use “conversion factors” to convert from one unit to another
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Conversion Factor Method use “conversion factors” to convert from one unit to another make conversion factors from any two terms that describe equivalent “amounts”
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Conversion Factor Method use “conversion factors” to convert from one unit to another make conversion factors from any two terms that describe equivalent “amounts” IMPORTANT: This is the basis of the Conversion Factor Method!
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Conversion Factor Method Example: There are 60 seconds in 1 minute. you can make two “conversion factors” from this information: ? or ? ? ?
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Conversion Factor Method Example: There are 60 seconds in 1 minute. you can make two “conversion factors” from this information: 1 min or ? ? ?
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Conversion Factor Method Example: There are 60 seconds in 1 minute. you can make two “conversion factors” from this information: 1 min or ? 60 sec ?
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Conversion Factor Method Example: There are 60 seconds in 1 minute. you can make two “conversion factors” from this information: 1 min or 60 sec 60 sec ?
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Conversion Factor Method Example: There are 60 seconds in 1 minute. you can make two “conversion factors” from this information: 1 min or 60 sec 60 sec 1 min
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Conversion Factor Method Example: 1 inch = 2.54 cm
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Conversion Factor Method Example: 1 inch = 2.54 cm you can make two “conversion factors” from this information: ? or ? ? ?
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Conversion Factor Method Example: 1 inch = 2.54 cm you can make two “conversion factors” from this information: 1 inch or ? ? ?
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Conversion Factor Method Example: 1 inch = 2.54 cm you can make two “conversion factors” from this information: 1 inch or ? 2.54 cm ?
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Conversion Factor Method Example: 1 inch = 2.54 cm you can make two “conversion factors” from this information: 1 inch or 2.54 cm 2.54 cm ?
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Conversion Factor Method Example: 1 inch = 2.54 cm you can make two “conversion factors” from this information: 1 inch or 2.54 cm 2.54 cm 1 inch
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: How many cm in 6 inches? 6 in. x =
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: How many cm in 6 inches? 6 in x 2.54 cm = ?
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: How many cm in 6 inches? 6 in x 2.54 cm = 1 in
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: How many cm in 6 inches? 6 in x 2.54 cm = 1 in
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: How many cm in 6 inches? 6 in x 2.54 cm = 1 in
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: How many cm in 6 inches? 6 in x 2.54 cm = 15.24 1 in
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: How many cm in 6 inches? 6 in x 2.54 cm = 15.24 cm 1 in
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: Express 4.3 cm in inches. 4.3 cm x =
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: Express 4.3 cm in inches. 4.3 cm x 1 in =
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: Express 4.3 cm in inches. 4.3 cm x 1 in = ?
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: Express 4.3 cm in inches. 4.3 cm x 1 in = 2.54 cm
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: Express 4.3 cm in inches. 4.3 cm x 1 in = 2.54 cm
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: Express 4.3 cm in inches. 4.3 cm x 1 in = 2.54 cm
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: Express 4.3 cm in inches. 4.3 cm x 1 in = 1.69 2.54 cm
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Conversion Factor Method Sample Problem: Express 4.3 cm in inches. 4.3 cm x 1 in = 1.69 in 2.54 cm
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Conversion Factor Method You can also use two or more conversion factors together:
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Conversion Factor Method You can also use two or more conversion factors together: Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years?
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Conversion Factor Method You can also use two or more conversion factors together: Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? First, think about what unit factors you can use.
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days 1 yr
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days 1 yr
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days 1 yr
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days x 1 yr
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days x 24 hrs 1 yr 1 day
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days x 24 hrs 1 yr 1 day
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days x 24 hrs 1 yr 1 day
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days x 24 hrs x 1 yr 1 day
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days x 24 hrs x 60 min 1 yr 1 day 1 hr
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days x 24 hrs x 60 min 1 yr 1 day 1 hr
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days x 24 hrs x 60 min 1 yr 1 day 1 hr
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days x 24 hrs x 60 min x 1 yr 1 day 1 hr
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days x 24 hrs x 60 min x 60 sec 1 yr 1 day 1 hr 1 min
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days x 24 hrs x 60 min x 60 sec 1 yr 1 day 1 hr 1 min
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days x 24 hrs x 60 min x 60 sec 1 yr 1 day 1 hr 1 min
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days x 24 hrs x 60 min x 60 sec = 1 yr 1 day 1 hr 1 min
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Conversion Factor Method Example: How many seconds are in 2.0 years? 2.0 yrs x 365 days x 24 hrs x 60 min x 60 sec = 63,072,000 sec 1 yr 1 day 1 hr 1 min
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