Unit 2 Part 1 Measurements. HRs RT

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What metric unit of measurement is used to measure small volumes of liquid?

Back

milliliter (mL)

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What metric unit of measurement is used to measure small amounts of mass?

Back

gram

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What is the smallest unit of measurement (without estimating) among the following: 100 g, 10 g, 1 g, 0.1 g?

Back

0.1 g (The tenths)

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Define 'volume' in the context of measurements.

Back

Volume is the amount of space that a substance (solid, liquid, gas) occupies, typically measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring large volumes of liquid?

Back

Liter (L)

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Explain the difference between mass and weight.

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, measured in grams or kilograms, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass, measured in newtons.

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What is a cubic centimeter (cm³) used to measure?

Back

Cubic centimeter is a unit of volume commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids and solids.

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How do you convert grams to kilograms?

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To convert grams to kilograms, divide the number of grams by 1000.

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What is the significance of significant figures in measurements?

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Significant figures indicate the precision of a measurement, reflecting the certainty of the digits reported.

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What is the formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.