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

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To determine the area of an oil slick formed by 1.55m^3 of oil, the volume must be converted into the number of molecules based on the volume occupied by each molecule, which is 0.718nm per side. The total number of molecules can then be calculated, and their arrangement into a single layer will yield the area in square meters. The relationship between the volume of a parallelepiped, its area, and height is crucial for this calculation. Understanding these geometric principles is essential for accurately determining the area of the oil slick. The discussion emphasizes the need for precise calculations and geometric relationships in solving the problem.
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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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