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The volume of a single platinum atom is 1.12×10-23 cm3. what is the volume of a platinum atom in microliters?

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Answer: The volume of single platinum atom in micro liters is
1.12* 10^(-20)\mu L

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given:

Volume of single platinum atom =
1.12* 10^(-23)cm^3

To convert this volume into micro liters, we use the conversion factor:


1cm^3=1000\mu L

So,
1.12* 10^(-23)cm^3* ((1000\mu L)/(1cm^3))=1.12* 10^(-20)\mu L

Hence, the volume of single platinum atom in micro liters is
1.12* 10^(-20)\mu L

User Kneemin
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Basically, this problem asks you to convert units of volume from cm³ to μL. Cubic centimeters is the cubic volume equivalent of milliliters or mL. According to the metric system for L, microliter is 10⁻⁶ of a liter, while milliliter is 10⁻³ of a liter. Therefore, the solution is written as

(1.12×10⁻²³ cm³)*(1 mL/1 cm³)*(10⁻³ L/ 1 mL)*(1μL/10⁻⁶ L) = 1.12×10⁻²⁰ μL
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