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Fantastic FudgeIntroduction:Many situations involve using dimensional analysis, such as cooking or baking. Dimensional analysis is a way of converting measurements into more common units using conversion factors. In this lab, you will use dimensional analysis to convert measurement into a recipe for making fudge.Conversion Factors1 tsp = 5mL1 mL = 7 drops1 gallon = 4 quarts1 quart = 0.946 L1L = 1000 mL1 cm3 = 1 mL1 cup = 48 tsp1 cup = 110g1 cup = 200mL1 T = 3 tsp1kg = 1000g1m3 = 1,000,000cm3Pre Lab Questions (SHOW ALL WORK):Why is dimensional analysis helpful?What is a conversion factor used for?Convert 0.171 tsp of vanilla into drops. Answer must be in sig figs.Convert 1.32 x 10-3 gal of milk into drops. Answer must be in sig figs.Convert 1.50 x 10-5 m3 of butter to tablespoons. Answer must be in sig figs.Convert 2.5 tsp of cocoa to grams. Answer must be in sig figs.Purpose:Obtain an aluminum cup and measure out each of the ingredients from your pre lab questions and mix them in your cup using a wooden splint.Turn the hot plate on and make sure the dial is on a low setting. If you cook your fudge over too high of a heat it will not turn out properly. Stir the mixture until it is semisolid. Then remove your can from the hot plate and let it cool. Meanwhile obtain a piece of aluminum foil. Weigh the piece of foil. Record the mass in your results section. Spoon your fudge out onto your square of aluminum foil and let cool. Once your fudge is cool, weigh the fudge and the foil. Record the mass in your results section. Find the mass of the fudge by itself by subtracting Step 5 from Step 6. Record the mass in your results section. Clean up your mess and enjoy your fudge!Post Lab Questions:Convert the mass of your fudge into pounds. (1 lb = 16 oz, 1 lb = 0.464kg, 1 gram = 0.0035 oz)Suppose your chemistry teacher wants to make a little extra money by selling your fudge. Assume that fudge generally sells for 25 cents per gram. If each group made the same amount of fudge as your group, how much money (in dollars) could your teacher make from six chemistry classes? (Assume there are 12 groups per class.)List two examples where you might need to use dimensional analysis in your daily life. ................
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