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What are the seven base SI units used in chemistry?

meter, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, mole, candela

What does the acronym SI stand for in the context of units?

International System of Units

Leading zeros are significant in a decimal number.

False (B)

What does the prefix 'kilo' represent, and what is its numerical value?

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What is the formula for calculating the volume of a sphere?

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The consistency of repeated measurements is known as ______.

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How close a measurement is to the true value is known as ______.

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Which of these options are examples of systematic uncertainties?

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Which of these options are examples of random uncertainties?

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What are significant figures?

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Scientific notation is used to simplify calculations for very large or very small numbers.

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The Kelvin temperature scale starts from 0 Kelvin, which is equivalent to -273.15 °C.

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Density

Mass per unit volume.

Density Formula

d = m/V, where d is density, m is mass, and V is volume.

Temperature Conversion (Kelvin to Celsius)

K = °C + 273.15

Temperature Conversion (Celsius to Fahrenheit)

°C = 5/9 (°F - 32)

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Volume of a Sphere

V = 4/3 πr³

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Precision

Consistency of repeated measurements.

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Accuracy

Closeness of a measurement to the true value.

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SI Units

Seven base units used in science (meter, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, mole, candela).

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SI Unit - meter

Unit of length.

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SI Unit - kilogram

Unit of mass.

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SI Unit - second

Unit of time.

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SI Prefixes

Kilo (10³), milli (10⁻³), nano (10⁻⁹).

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Scientific Notation

A way to write very large or small numbers using powers of 10.

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Significant Figures

Meaningful digits in a measurement, showing its precision.

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Derived SI Units

Units formed from combinations of base units.

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Systematic Uncertainty

Consistent errors in measurements.

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Random Uncertainty

Unpredictable variations in measurements.

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Area

Length squared (m²).

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Volume

Length cubed (m³).

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Speed

Distance traveled per unit time (m/s).

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Acceleration

Change in speed per unit time (m/s²).

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Force

Mass times acceleration (kg⋅m/s² or N).

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Pressure

Force per unit area (kg/(m⋅s)² or Pa).

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Energy

Force times distance (kg⋅m²/s² or J).

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Study Notes

Introduction

  • This unit covers basic chemistry concepts, SI units, measurement uncertainties, scientific methods, lab equipment, and safety. Mastery ensures accurate experiments.

Formulas and Equations

  • Density: d = m/V, where d is density, m is mass, and V is volume.
  • Temperature Conversion: K = °C + 273.15; °C = (°F - 32)/1.8
  • Volume of a Sphere: V = (4/3)πr³

Precision and Accuracy

  • Precision: The consistency of repeated measurements.
  • Accuracy: How close a measurement is to the true value.
  • Demonstrating both precision and accuracy means measurements consistently close to the true value.

SI Units and Their Prefixes

  • SI Units: There are seven base SI units used in chemistry: meter (m), kilogram (kg), second (s), ampere (A), kelvin (K), mole (mol), candela (cd).
  • Prefixes: SI units use prefixes to indicate multiples or fractions (e.g., kilo = 103, milli = 10-3, nano = 10-9).

Scientific Notation

  • Used for very large or very small numbers to simplify calculations.
  • Example: 6.02 x 1023 (Avogadro's number) or 3.27 x 10-22

Significant Figures Rules

  • Non-zero digits: Always significant.
  • Zeros between significant digits: Significant.
  • Leading zeros: Not significant.
  • Trailing zeros in a decimal number: Significant.

Derived SI Units

  • Area: Length squared (m²)
  • Volume: Length cubed (m³)
  • Density: Mass per unit volume (kg/m³)
  • Speed: Distance traveled per unit time (m/s)
  • Acceleration: Speed changed per unit time (m/s²)
  • Force: Mass times acceleration (kg⋅m/s² = N)
  • Pressure: Force per unit area (kg/(m⋅s²) = Pa)
  • Energy: Force times distance traveled (kg⋅m²/s² = J)

Uncertainty in Measurements

  • Systematic Uncertainties: Consistent deviations that can be corrected (e.g., calibration errors).
  • Random Uncertainties: Unpredictable variations that can be reduced but not eliminated.
  • Significant Figures: The meaningful digits in a measurement, indicating the precision of the measurement.

Summary

  • SI Units: Seven base units (m, kg, s, A, K, mol, cd) and prefixes.
  • Measurements: Systematic and random uncertainties and significant figures.
  • Precision and Accuracy: Consistency and closeness to true values in measurements.
  • Scientific Notation: Simplifies calculations for large/small numbers.
  • Temperature Scale Celsius converted to Kelvin using K = °C + 273.15

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