To convert microliters ([tex]\(\mu L\)[/tex]) to liters ([tex]\(L\)[/tex]), follow these steps:
1. Understand the Conversion Factor:
- [tex]\(1\)[/tex] microliter ([tex]\(\mu L\)[/tex]) is equal to [tex]\(1 \times 10^{-6}\)[/tex] liters ([tex]\(L\)[/tex]).
2. Calculate the Number of Liters:
- Given: [tex]\(20\)[/tex] microliters ([tex]\(\mu L\)[/tex]).
- First, convert the microliters to liters using the conversion factor:
[tex]\[ 20 \mu L = 20 \times 10^{-6} L \][/tex]
3. Simplify the Calculation:
- Multiply the numbers:
[tex]\[ 20 \times 10^{-6} = 2 \times 10^{1} \times 10^{-6} \][/tex]
- Combine the exponents:
[tex]\[ 2 \times 10^{1-6} = 2 \times 10^{-5} \][/tex]
4. Express in Scientific Notation:
- Based on the calculation, [tex]\(20 \mu L\)[/tex] equals [tex]\(2 \times 10^{-5}\)[/tex] liters.
Hence, the result is:
[tex]\[
20 \mu L = 2 \times 10^{-5} L
\][/tex]
