🚿 Chemistry by Chang – Problem 1.43 | Estimation of Water Consumption | Steemit Science
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This problem comes from Raymond Chang’s Chemistry (14th Edition), in Chapter 1: Measurement and the Properties of Matter.
It focuses on estimation, a powerful scientific skill used when exact data are unavailable but reasonable assumptions can lead to meaningful results.
🔹 Problem 1.43:
Estimate the daily amount of water (in gallons) used indoors by a family of four in the United States.
Rather than relying on precise measurements, this problem encourages logical reasoning and order-of-magnitude thinking.
To approach it, one might consider typical daily activities such as:
- Showering 🚿
- Toilet use 🚽
- Handwashing and brushing teeth 🧼
- Cooking and dishwashing 🍽️
- Laundry 👕
Estimation problems like this are widely used in chemistry, environmental science, and engineering to quickly assess resource usage and potential impacts.
📸 Here’s my complete estimation process and reasoning:
Water consumption is a critical issue worldwide 🌍💦
Do you think most people are aware of how much water they actually use each day? Let’s discuss in the comments!
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