The video tutorial explains how to convert 570 mm of mercury to atmospheres using a conversion factor. It introduces the concept of conversion factors, specifically that 1 atmosphere equals 760 mm of mercury. The tutorial then demonstrates the step-by-step process of applying this conversion factor, ensuring that units cancel out correctly, resulting in a final answer of 0.75 atmospheres. The video concludes by confirming the accuracy of the conversion.

What is the initial value given for conversion in the video?

• 1 atmosphere

• 570 mm of mercury

• 760 mm of mercury

• 0.75 atmospheres

What is the conversion factor used to convert mm of mercury to atmospheres?

• 1 atmosphere = 1000 mm of mercury

• 1 atmosphere = 570 mm of mercury

• 1 atmosphere = 760 mm of mercury

• 1 atmosphere = 0.75 mm of mercury

Where should the 760 mm of mercury be placed in the conversion fraction to cancel out the units?

• In the denominator

• Both in numerator and denominator

• In the numerator

• It should not be included

What is the final result of converting 570 mm of mercury to atmospheres?

• 1.25 atmospheres

• 0.57 atmospheres

• 0.75 atmospheres

• 1.00 atmospheres

What happens to the units of mm of mercury during the conversion process?

• They remain unchanged

• They are converted to liters

• They cancel out

• They double

Why is it important to ensure that units cancel out during conversion?

• To ensure the final result is in the desired units

• To make the calculation easier

• To increase the value of the result

• To avoid using a calculator