Measurement and Significant Figures

Front

What is the order of metric units from smallest to largest?

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milligram, centigram, gram, decagram, hectogram, kilogram

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What is the correct way to express the volume of a liquid measured as 63.50 mL?

Back

63.50 mL (with two decimal places indicating precision)

Front

Convert 300 meters to centimeters.

Back

30,000 cm

Front

What is the metric unit of measurement for mass?

Back

gram

Front

How many significant figures are in the number 0.002040?

Back

4 significant figures

Front

What is a significant figure?

Back

A significant figure is a digit that contributes to the precision of a measurement.

Front

How do you determine the number of significant figures in a measurement?

Back

Count all non-zero digits, any zeros between them, and trailing zeros in the decimal portion.

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring volume?

Back

liter (L)

Front

What is the relationship between meters and centimeters?

Back

1 meter = 100 centimeters

Front

How many significant figures does the number 1000 have?

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1 significant figure (unless specified with a decimal, e.g., 1000. has 4 significant figures)