Practice Problem: Dimensional Analysis

In the general chemistry series we learned all about dimensional analysis, and how we can use it to convert values from one set of units to another. Let's take it a step further and get some more practice!

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[strawbelon]

im literally gonna fail my chem exam im crying real tears rn

[latterdaypal]

You're amazing as always, Dave. The way you explained converting between m^3 is the clearest on Youtube.

[rigrentals]

Great video. As a student registered nurse, i use dimensional analysis a lot. Great way to keep me sharp Professor Dave.

[studyadviceguy]

How do we know if something is an exact conversion? If exact conversions can have decimal places, then how do we know that the quarts measurement in the conversion from 1L -> 1.0567 qts is not an exact conversion?

[davidmutchock]

WHAAAAT???? calculator and theres answer. if you dont explain the answer what's the use 32x 1.0567= 33.81????

[kumarthecowboy]

professor Dave why understanding special relativity is so hard...? please make a video on it

[shaboopie]

One confusing thing is he put 100 cm on the bottom. I thought we should place what we are canceling out on the bottom.

[jermsbestfriend]

You made the second problem look so hard. I just moved the zero three times like y'all rida

[reamb.]

Have to say, professor, you are a very good sport!, great lightsaber-ing ? idk if that's even a word

[karanmali]

Sir please ask about in gases in deeply