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What is the Celsius (ºC) temperature scale?
What is a centimeter?
A unit of length in the metric system; there are 2.54 cm in 1 inch.
What is a chemical?
A substance that has the same composition and properties wherever it is found.
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What is the Kelvin temperature scale?
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Study Notes
Temperature Scales
- Celsius (ºC): Freezing point of water is 0 ºC; boiling point is 100 ºC.
- Kelvin (K): Lowest possible temperature is 0 K; an absolute temperature scale.
Units of Measurement
- Centimeter (cm): A metric length unit; 1 inch equals 2.54 cm.
- Cubic centimeter (cm³ or cc): Volume of a cube with sides of 1 cm; equivalent to 1 mL.
- Gram (g): Metric unit of mass.
- Kilogram (kg): 1,000 grams; SI standard unit of mass; equal to 2.20 lb.
- Liter (L): Metric unit of volume; slightly larger than a quart.
- Milliliter (mL): One-thousandth of a liter (0.001 L).
- Meter (m): SI standard unit of length; slightly longer than a yard.
- Second (s): Unit of time in SI and metric systems.
Concepts in Chemistry
- Chemical: A substance with consistent composition and properties.
- Chemistry: The science that explores the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter.
- Density: Mass-to-volume relationship expressed as g/cm³, g/mL, or g/L.
- Mass: Represents the quantity of material in an object.
- Volume: The space an object occupies.
Measurement Principles
- Exact Number: Counted or defined value with no uncertainty.
- Measured Number: Derived from measurements using a device; contains uncertainty.
- Significant Figures (SFs): Reflects the precision of recorded numbers in a measurement.
Mathematical Conversions
- Conversion Factor: Ratio relating different units from an equality; e.g., 1 kg = 2.20 lb.
- Equality: An established relationship between two equivalent units.
- Prefix: Part of a metric unit name denoting measurement size, based on a decimal scale.
Scientific Approach
- Scientific Notation: Method of expressing large/small numbers with a coefficient (1 to less than 10) followed by a power of ten.
Metrics in Science
- Metric System: Widely used measurement system in scientific fields and most countries globally.
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Test your knowledge of key terms and definitions from Chemistry Chapter 1 on Measurements. This quiz includes important concepts such as the Celsius temperature scale, centimeter, and various chemical definitions. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of basic chemistry principles.