Conversion Factors Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a conversion factor?

• To convert a given unit to a desired unit

• To measure the temperature of a substance

• To calculate the density of a material

• To change the physical state of a substance

Which of the following is NOT a tip for using conversion factors?

• Ensure equivalent quantities in the conversion factor

• Use multiple steps if necessary

• Write everything out to avoid mistakes

• Perform all calculations mentally

In the conversion from moles to millimoles, what is the relationship between these units?

• 1 mole = 10 millimoles

• 1 millimole = 1000 moles

• 1 millimole = 10 moles

• 1 mole = 1000 millimoles

How many significant figures should the result have when converting 6.9001 moles to millimoles?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Three

What is the conversion factor used to convert pounds to kilograms?

• 1 pound = 0.45392 kilograms

• 1 pound = 2.20462 kilograms

• 1 kilogram = 0.45392 pounds

• 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds

When converting 2.4 pounds to kilograms, how many significant figures should the result have?

• Three

• One

• Four

• Two

What is the first step in converting seconds to hours?

• Convert seconds to minutes

• Convert seconds to weeks

• Convert seconds to days

• Convert seconds to milliseconds

How many minutes are there in an hour?

• 30

• 45

• 60

• 90

What is the conversion factor between centimeters and inches?

• 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

• 1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches

• 1 centimeter = 2.54 inches

• 1 inch = 0.393701 centimeters

When converting cubic centimeters to cubic feet, what must be done to the conversion factor?

• Double the conversion factor

• Cube the conversion factor

• Halve the conversion factor

• Square the conversion factor