Area of 1.55m^3 Oil Slick: Answer in m^2

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The discussion focuses on calculating the area of an oil slick formed by 1.55m³ of oil, assuming a single layer of molecules where each molecule occupies a cube measuring 0.718nm on each side. The participants explore the relationship between the volume of the oil slick and its surface area, referencing the geometric properties of a parallelepiped. The need for a formula connecting the area, volume, and height of a parallelepiped is emphasized, indicating a mathematical approach to solving the problem.

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  • Knowledge of volume and surface area calculations
  • Familiarity with molecular dimensions and their implications in physical calculations
  • Ability to perform unit conversions, particularly from cubic meters to square meters
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This discussion is beneficial for environmental scientists, mathematicians, and students studying fluid dynamics or physical chemistry, particularly those interested in the properties of oil spills and their calculations.

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Assume that an oil slick consists of a single layer of molecules and that each molecule occupies a cube .718nm on a side. Determine the area of an oil slick formed by 1.55m^3 of oil. Answer in units of m^2.
 
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I believe something very much like this was posted only a couple of weeks ago. Please do a search.
 
Lots of identical cubes placed near to another,for a very marge no.of such cubes,would tend to form a paralellipipedic structure.
Do u know the formula betweent the paralelllipiped's area,volume & height??

Daniel.
 

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