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An infant formula is often prepared from evaporated milk. In 1992, it was reported that canned evaporated milk contained up to 3.2ppm of lead. At this concentration, how many grams of lead are present in 8 oz or 470ml of evaporated milk?

2006-11-20 23:34:27 · 2 answers · asked by killer 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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3.2 ppm is 3.2 mg per liter. Multiply by 0.47 liters (470ml) to get 1.5 mg or 0.0015 g.

2006-11-21 02:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

0.0015 grams in 470 ml

2006-11-21 07:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by Sam E 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋