Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct mass in pounds (lbs) for 71 kg? (Use the conversion factor: 1 kg = 2.2046 lbs)
1. Intro to General Chemistry
Conversion Factors
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the closest equivalent of 30 mL in tablespoons (tbsp)? (1 tbsp = 14.79 mL)
A
3.0 tbsp
B
1.5 tbsp
C
2.0 tbsp
D
2.5 tbsp
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the given information: 30 mL needs to be converted to tablespoons (tbsp), and 1 tbsp is equivalent to 14.79 mL.
Set up the conversion factor to convert milliliters to tablespoons using the given equivalence: \(\text{tbsp} = \frac{\text{mL}}{14.79}\).
Substitute the given volume in milliliters into the conversion formula: \(\text{tbsp} = \frac{30}{14.79}\).
Perform the division to find the number of tablespoons equivalent to 30 mL (do not calculate the final value here, just set up the expression).
Compare the calculated value to the provided options to determine which is the closest equivalent.
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