Chem- dimensional analysis

Describe 3 steps you would use to teach someone to solve a dimensional analysis problem

Write given unit and quality

Use conversion factors to solve while canceling numerator and denominator

Multiply everything in the numerator and divide by everything in the denominator.

What are 2 helpful hints used in dimensional analysis

Check work when done

Double check that all units cancel.

Conversion factor-

A ratio of equivalent values having different units

Dimensional analysis -

Problem solving approach using conversion factors to move or convert from one unit to another.

When solving a rate, try to start with ?

Single unit so that you can later plug in the rate