Solution 3.a.2

  • Problem Statement:

    • The great Boston molasses flood occurred on January 15, 1919. In it, 2.3 million gallons of crude molasses flowed from a 30-foot high storage tank that ruptured, killing 21 people and injuring 150. The estimated specific gravity of crude molasses is 1.4 (so the density of the molasses was 1.4 g/ml). What was the mass of molasses in the tank?

    Solution:

    In order to find the mass of molasses in the tank, you need to multiply the volume by the density and use conversion factors to get the correct units.





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