SOLUTION: The United States emitted 19.5 million tons of nitrogen oxides (NO) into the atmosphere in 1987. One metric ton (1 ton) equals 1000 kg. How many kilograms of NO were emitted to t

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Question 308867: The United States emitted 19.5 million tons of nitrogen oxides (NO) into the atmosphere in 1987. One metric ton (1 ton) equals 1000 kg. How many kilograms of NO were emitted to the atmosphere in the United States during 1987?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(19.5 million)(1000) = 19.5 billion kg of NO
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