Why Do Organic Chemists Use Kilocalories?
What’s the deal with organic chemists using kilocalories (kcal) instead of kilojoules (kJ)? The metric system, of System Internationale (SI) was first adopted in France
Read moreWhat’s the deal with organic chemists using kilocalories (kcal) instead of kilojoules (kJ)? The metric system, of System Internationale (SI) was first adopted in France
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