Chemistry 2.14 Measurements & Conversions Study Guide

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What is the volume of Object X?

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25.0 cm³

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Change from standard form to scientific notation: 0.000398

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3.98 x 10⁻⁴

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How close a measurement is to the accepted value is called..

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Accuracy

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How many Mg are in 10MgCl₂?

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10

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You know that 12 inches = 1 foot. Convert 60 inches to feet.

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5 feet

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What is the definition of volume in chemistry?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, typically measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What is scientific notation?

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A way of expressing numbers that are too large or too small to be conveniently written in decimal form, using powers of ten.

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What is the difference between accuracy and precision?

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Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true value, while precision refers to how consistent repeated measurements are.

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What is the formula to convert inches to feet?

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Feet = Inches ÷ 12

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What is a significant figure?

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