Study Guide: Scientific Notation & Metric Conversion

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What is the basic unit of length in the metric system?

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Meter

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Which of the following is correct scientific notation? 20.35 x 10^4, .2035 x 10^4, 2035^4, 2.035 x10^4

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2.035 x10^4

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42 L = ___mL

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42,000

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Express the following in standard notation: 8.025 x 10^-8

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.00000008025

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If the exponent is a negative number in scientific notation, what does it indicate?

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You will get a small number less than 1.

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What is scientific notation?

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A way to express very large or very small numbers using powers of ten.

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Convert 5 kilometers to meters.

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5,000 meters.

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What is the metric prefix for one million?

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Mega (M).

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How many grams are in a kilogram?

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1,000 grams.

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What is the scientific notation for 0.00045?

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4.5 x 10^-4.