1. Intro to General Chemistry
Dimensional Analysis
1. Intro to General Chemistry Dimensional Analysis
74PRACTICE PROBLEM
The English system uses troy weights to measure precious metals and gems. Calculate the equivalence of one troy pound in kilograms and in pounds.
24 grains = 1 pennyweight (exact)
20 pennyweight = 1 troy ounce (exact)
12 troy ounces = 1 troy pound (exact)
1 grain = 0.0648 gram
1 carat = 0.200 gram
The English system uses troy weights to measure precious metals and gems. Calculate the equivalence of one troy pound in kilograms and in pounds.
24 grains = 1 pennyweight (exact)
20 pennyweight = 1 troy ounce (exact)
12 troy ounces = 1 troy pound (exact)
1 grain = 0.0648 gram
1 carat = 0.200 gram