Question

Convert 0.00763 nL to L

Answer 1

`7.63\cdot10^(-12) L`

Step-by-step explanation:

Conversion problems could be solved using dimensional analysis for convenient use and understanding. Dimensional analysis is a technique of multiplying the measure we have by a fraction corresponding to some two equal measures in different units.

In order to apply dimensional analysis here, we firstly need to know that a prefix 'n' stands for 'nano', and nano means
`10^(-9)`. In this case, we have nanoliters. Using the prefix, we can find a relationship between nanoliter and liter:

`1 nL = 10^(-9) nL`

We may now apply dimensional analysis. Since we wish to convert into liters, we'll be multiplying the number we have in nL by a fraction that contains this relationship with liters in the numerator and nanoliters in the denominator, so that nL terms cancel out and we would obtain the final answer in liters:

`0.00763 nL\cdot (10^(-9) L)/(1 nL)=7.63\cdot10^(-12) L`