Measurement and Dimensional Analysis

Front

What does the prefix 'milli' represent in the metric system?

Back

1/1000 or 0.001

Front

How do you calculate the density of an object?

Back

Density = Mass/Volume

Front

What is the base unit for mass in the metric system?

Back

Kilogram (kg)

Front

What is the base unit for volume in the metric system?

Back

Liter (L)

Front

What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

Back

Volume

Front

How many significant figures are in the number 0.00456?

Back

3 significant figures

Front

What is the significance of significant figures in measurements?

Back

They indicate the precision of a measurement.

Front

What is the base unit for length in the metric system?

Back

Meter (m)

Front

If a graduated cylinder reads 50.0 mL and then 75.0 mL after adding an object, what is the volume of the object?

Back

25.0 mL

Front

What is the formula for converting Celsius to Kelvin?

Back

K = °C + 273.15