Dimensional Analysis/Unit Conversion

The process of using known equivalent/equivalence statements or conversion factors to convert between different units of a specific quantity.

• dimensional analysis

• quantitative analysis

• qualitative analysis

• element analysis

Dimensional analysis is also known as ___________.

• equation

• factor label method

• elements

• measurement

How many sec are in 19 mins?

• 0.3 secs

• 570 secs

• 1140 secs

• 0.6 secs

If you want to convert from centimeters to meters, what unit should be in the numerator of the conversion factor?

• cm

• m

• km

Which conversion factor would you use to convert 819 mL to L?

Which of the following is the SI unit of mass?

• Meters

• Kelvin

• Kilograms

• Cubic Centemeters

You know 1000 mg = 1 g.  Convert 2.5 grams into milligrams.

• 25 mg
• 25,000 mg
• 250 mg
• 2500 mg

All conversion factors are equal to _______.

• zero

• one

• ten

• original units

Which conversion fraction would be needed from this starting amount?

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Why is the metric system considered to be a "convenient" system of measure?

• The prefixes are in multiples of 10.
• Everybody around the world knows and understands metric measure.
• All units are spelled in Latin.
• The measure for temperature is the same as the measure for amperes.