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WorksheetsChemistry Ch 3 review measurement
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
The scale of a measuring instrument is __________, or accurately subdivided into measurement units.
standardized
unitized
graduated
enumerated
What is the only SI base unit that is still defined by a man-made object?
meter
kilogram
kelvin
mole
none are
Units of measurement that come from basic SI units are called __________ units.
integrated
graduated
scalar
derived
The SI base unit for temperature is the __________.
Fahrenheit
Celsius
kelvin
rankin
Which of these SI units would measure the volume of a substance?
square meter
square kilogram
cubic meter
cubic kilogram
The smaller the percent error of a measurement is, the more __________ the measurement is.
precise
accurate
significant
metric
You measure the products of a chemical reaction three times and get 6.15 g, 6.16 g, and 6.13 g. The actual mass is 6.14 g. Your measurements are
accurate but not precise.
precise but not accurate..
both accurate and precise.
neither accurate nor precise.
Significant digits apply only to __________ data.
pure
counted
measured
defined
The measurement 0.037 010 m has how many significant digits?
6
5
3
4
Which of these is not a common step in problem solving?
estimating
calculating
checking
graduating
In measurement, only like units can be added or subtracted.
true
false
It is improper to multiply two measurements that have different units.
true
false
A measurement is made of two essential parts: a number and a unit of measurement.
true
false
unit for volume is derived from the SI unit for length, the meter.
true
false
If a scientist is extremely careful and uses precise instruments, a perfect measurement can be obtained.
true
false
The number 0.00800 has three significant digits.
true
false
Match the definition with the correct prefix: mega-
hundredth
million
tenth
billionth
thousand
deci-
hundredth
million
tenth
billionth
thousand
nano-
hundredth
million
tenth
billionth
thousand
centi-
hundredth
million
tenth
billionth
thousand
kilo-
hundredth
million
tenth
billionth
thousand
If a lab experiment is not completed, you should
discuss the issue with your instructor.
sneak in after school and work alone.
come in during lunch and finish while eating lunch.
make up some results.
You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it
up. You should
use a rag or paper towels.
pick up the end that looks cooler.
use tongs.
pour cold water on it.
When gathering glassware and equipment for an
experiment, you should
read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary.
examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks.
clean any glassware that appears dirty.
All of the above
If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with
soap.
. oil.
weak base.
plenty of water.
Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.
true
false
What is the value of 50 cm in dkm units?
500 dkm
5 dkm
.5 dkm
.05 dkm
What is the value of 880 hm in mm?
88,000 mm
8800 mm
88,000,000 mmm
88 mm
What is the value of 20 cm in m?
.2
.002
.0002.
.00002
What is the volume of the box?
6 m3
9 m3
3 m3
8.5 m3
Which of these is NOT a fundamental unit of measurement?
meter
kilogram
newton
candela
What is the fundamental unit of volume?
cubic centimeters
cubic meters
cubic milllimeters
liters
1 cubic centimeter (1 cc) is the equivalent of what?
1 m
1 liter
1 mL
1 oz
How would you describe the situation in the picture?
accurate but not precise
accurate and precise
not accurate but precise
neither accurate nor precise
How would you describe the situation in this picture?
accurate and precise
accurate but not precise
not accurate but precise
neither accurate nor precise
How would you describe the situation in this picture?
accurate and precise
accurate but not precise
not accurate but precise
neither accurate nor precise
Which temperature scale has no negative values?
Rankin
Fahrenheit
Kelvin
Celsius
Has absolute zero been reached?
True
False
How does one determine the volume of an irregularly shaped object such as a rock?
water disruption
water displacement
water replacement
water dissolution
A(n) __________ system is any system of measurement based on a decimal scale.
metric
accurate
digital
basic
A chemist wants to measure the mass of a lump of coal. What SI base unit will he use?
meter
mole
kilogram
kelvin
The square meter (m2) is a derived SI unit for __________.
volume
force
pressure
area
Which of these measurements is the smallest?
Mg
ng
mg
dg
You measure products of a chemical reaction three times and get 4.12 g, 3.25 g, and 4.79 g. The actual mass is 2.25 g. Your measurements are
accurate but not precise.
precise but not accurate.
both accurate and precise.
neither accurate nor precise.
You measure products of a chemical reaction three times and get 1.56 g, 1.59 g, and 1.60 g. The actual mass is 3.62 g. Your measurements are
accurate but not precise.
precise but not accurate
both accurate and precise
neither accurate nor precise.
