Help filling in a formula correctly? Not sure about SI units etc

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To calculate the Jeans mass for a diffuse hydrogen cloud with a particle density of 3e7 cm^-3 and a temperature of 150 K, the formula involves several constants, including Boltzmann's constant and the gravitational constant. The mean molecular weight for hydrogen gas (H2) is necessary for the calculation, which can be found through research. The particle density must be converted from cm^-3 to m^-3 by cubing the conversion factor from centimeters to meters. Understanding these conversions and constants is crucial for accurately computing the Jeans mass. Assistance in clarifying these components is sought for precise calculation.
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Homework Statement



It is estimated that a particular diffuse hydrogen cloud has a particle density of 3e7 cm^-3, and the temperature is 150 K.
Calculate Jeans mass.

Homework Equations



Jeans mass is given by: (5kT/GmewM(H))^(3/2) . (3/4∏p)^(1/2)

where k = boltzmanns constant = 1.38e-23
T = temperature in Kelvin = 150K
G = Gravitational constant = 6.673e-11
mew = mean molecular weight = ?
m(H)= mass of gas particles = ?
p = cloud mass density = ?


The Attempt at a Solution



I know I just have to fill in the formula, so it should be simple, but I'm really having trouble calculating the parts of the formula.

I don't have a clue about mean molecular weight OR mass of gas particles, and I THINK the 'cloud mass density' is the number given in the question (3e7 cm^-3) but I don't understand how to convert that to metres (the unit cm^-3 is throwing me off.

I really want to calculate this as accurately as I can, could anyone help please?

Thank you.
 
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daleklama said:
I don't have a clue about mean molecular weight OR mass of gas particles,
You know that the gas is hydrogen, so look it up, keeping in mind that hydrogen gas is H2.

and I THINK the 'cloud mass density' is the number given in the question (3e7 cm^-3) but I don't understand how to convert that to metres (the unit cm^-3 is throwing me off.
Express the centimeter in meters, then cube it.
 
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