A crude oil container has been leaking, but the leak has been sealed. The oil company has estimated that approximately 132 gallons (500 liters) has spilled. The oil company has Montmorillonite on hand to absorb spills.
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What absorbent mass is needed to absorb the spill?
A crude oil container has been leaking, but the leak has been sealed. The oil company has estimated that approximately 132 gallons (500 liters) has spilled. The oil company has Montmorillonite on hand to absorb spills.
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The oil company has 2000 pounds (907 kg) of Montmorillonite on hand. After absorbing the previous spill using 1984 lbs (900 kg) how much crude oil will the company be able to absorb with the remaining Montmorillonite?