Answer to Question #120631 in General Chemistry for Anamely Rico

Question

Assuming fat provides 9 kcal/g of energy. How much energy can you get from 24 grams of fat? Report your answer in Calories.

Answer 1

Assuming fat provides 9 kcal/g of energy. How much energy can you get from 24 grams of fat? Report your answer in Calories.

 

Solution:

 

Multiply the quantity of fat and caloric content of fat:

9 kcal/g ∙ 24 g = 216 kcal

 

Multiply the quantity of kcal and 1 000 cal/kcal

216 kcal ∙ 1 000 cal/kcal = 216 000 cal

 

Answer: 216 000 Calories.