Chapter 1, Problem 63QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The amount of lead in grams contained in a given amount of blood is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Dimensional analysis is used to set up and solve a unit conversion problem using conversion factors. Dimensional analysis is a way to convert the units of measurement. In order to convert one unit to another, one needs to know the relationship between those units. These relationships are called conversion factors.

One part per million is the quantity that is equivalent to one milligram per liter of the solvent.

$\text{0}{\text{.62 g of lead content in 10}}^{\text{6}}\text{g of blood}$, the conversion can given as: $\left(\frac{\text{0}\text{.62 g lead}}{{\text{10}}^{\text{6}}\text{g of blood}}\right)$