A waterbed mattress has the following dimensions: 210 cm X 160 cm X 25 cm. The density of water is 62.4lb/ft3. What is the weight of the bed in pounds?

The weight of water bed in pounds is 1850.16 lb

Explanation:

To calculate the volume of cuboid, we use the equation:

where,

V = volume of cuboid

l = length of cuboid = 210 cm

b = breadth of cuboid = 160 cm

h = height of cuboid = 25 cm

Putting values in above equation, we get:

     (Conversion factor:   )

To calculate the mass of waterbed, we use the equation:

Density of waterbed =

Volume of waterbed =

Putting values in above equation, we get:

Hence, the weight of water bed in pounds is 1850.16 lb

"hydrogen bonding is the attraction of h atoms in the water molecule (slight + charge) to o atoms in a neighboring water molecule (slight - charge); it is a weak interatomic force. but it is still strong enough to the water molecules "stick" together."

the enthalpy of formation of water is given as -285.8kj/mol, which states that the enthalpy of formation is negative.

negative enthalpy of formation indicates that the heat is released during the reaction process. the heat is released from reaction to the surroundings the enthalpy is expressed with a negative sign with the energy given out in the reaction process.

the formation of water takes place by giving out heat which is -285.8 kj/mol.