Suppose 2.5 cubic meter of oil is spilled into the ocean.Find the area of the resulting slick, assuming that it is one molecule thick, and that each molecule occupies a cube 0.50 μm on a side. Express your answer using two significant figures.

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Answer:

The area of the resulting slick is [tex]5\times10^{6}\ m^2[/tex]

Explanation:

Given that,

Volume [tex]V = 2.5 m^3[/tex]

Length of side [tex]l= 0.50\ \mu[/tex]

We need to calculate the area of the resulting slick

Using formula of Volume

[tex]V= A\times l[/tex]

Where, V = volume

A = area

l = one side

Put the value into the formula

[tex]2.5=A\times0.50\times10^{-6}[/tex]

[tex]A=\dfrac{2.5}{0.50\times10^{-6}}[/tex]

[tex]A=5000000\ m^2[/tex]

[tex]A=5\times10^{6}\ m^2[/tex]

Hence, The area of the resulting slick is [tex]5\times10^{6}\ m^2[/tex]

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