Chem 01.3 Measurement

What is the SI unit for measuring length?

• meters (m)

• liters (L)

• grams (g)

• seconds (s)

Which of the following is NOT a common unit for measuring length?

• centimeter (cm)

• meter (m)

• kilometer (km)

• kilogram (kg)

Which tools are commonly used to measure length?

• Ruler, meter stick

• Thermometer, stopwatch

• Beaker, pipette

• Scale, balance

A student needs to measure the distance between two points on a desk. Which unit and tool should they most likely use?

• Centimeter and ruler

• Kilometer and thermometer

• Gram and scale

• Liter and beaker

What is the SI unit for measuring volume?

• grams (g)

• liters (L)

• meters (m)

• seconds (s)

Which of the following is NOT a common unit for measuring volume?

• milliliters (mL)

• cubic centimeters (cm³)

• microliters (μL)

• kilograms (kg)

Which tools are commonly used to measure the volume of a liquid in a laboratory?

• Thermometers, rulers, balances

• Graduated cylinders, pipettes, burettes

• Beakers, tongs, crucibles

• Barometers, voltmeters, ammeters

A student needs to measure 25 mL of a liquid accurately. Which tool should they use?

• Thermometer

• Graduated cylinder

• Stopwatch

• Ruler

Which of the following best defines volume?

• The amount of mass in a sample of matter

• The amount of space occupied by a sample of matter

• The temperature of a sample of matter

• The density of a sample of matter

What is the primary use of the tool shown in the diagram?

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring mass

• Measuring volume

• Measuring length