Chemistry notes
Dimensional Analysis Click Notes
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What’s the Point?
Dimensional analysis helps us change a measurement from one unit to another.
Press each arrow to uncover the unit on the other side.
In everyday life, we go from…
In chemistry, we convert…
Where Do I Start?
Let’s convert 62 centimeters into meters.
Start with what you are given. Move the number and unit separately into the first two spaces.
Press “Start here” to collect your first pieces.
Drag a piece into its space. You can also select a piece, then select its space.
Decision Summary
Count the steps by checking the types of units.
Use one conversion fraction when the measurement converts directly to or from a base unit.
Use two conversion fractions when both the starting unit and ending unit are nonbase units.
First, copy the number and unit you are converting from. Then copy that starting unit to the denominator.