A conversion factor expressed as a ratio for converting teaspoons to milliliters is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
5 mL : 1 tsp
The units you are converting to is placed before the colon, so the conversion factor is 5 mL : 1 tsp.
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