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Which equipment is specifically designed for high precision in weighing laboratory samples?

  • Spring Scale
  • Analytical Balance (correct)
  • Triple Beam Balance
  • Digital Scale

What is the first step to take before weighing a sample?

  • Clean the balance (correct)
  • Add the sample
  • Tare the scale
  • Select the weighing container

Why is it important to wait for the display to stabilize on a digital scale before recording the weight?

  • To allow for weight fluctuation
  • To ensure accurate tare measurement
  • To prevent a false reading due to sample movement (correct)
  • To avoid re-taring the scale

What personal protective equipment should be worn in the lab while weighing hazardous substances?

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Which of the following is NOT a general step for weighing in a laboratory?

<p>Analyze the chemical composition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to ensure accurate weight measurement in a laboratory?

<p>Prepare the balance/scale (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of weighing equipment is typically the most precise for laboratory use?

<p>Analytical Balance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before adding a substance to the balance?

<p>Tare the scale (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about safety precautions in a laboratory is correct?

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What is the purpose of waiting for the display to stabilize before recording the weight?

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What is the conversion factor for 10 kilograms to grams?

<p>10000 grams (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many grams are there in 25 kilograms?

<p>25000 grams (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you have 50 kilograms, how many grams does that equal?

<p>50000 grams (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which unit is equivalent to 1,000 milligrams?

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Which of the following correctly shows the relationship between kilograms and grams?

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If you have 500 grams, how many kilograms do you have?

<p>0.5 kg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total in grams if you have 5 kilograms?

<p>5000 grams (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many micrograms are in 0.1 kilograms?

<p>100,000 µg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the smallest unit of weight among the options provided?

<p>Nanogram (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of converting 2 kilograms to grams?

<p>2,000 g (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the base unit of weight in the metric system?

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How many milligrams are there in 1.5 kilograms?

<p>1,500,000 mg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you have 2500 mg, how many kilograms is that?

<p>0.0025 kg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many micrograms are equivalent to 10 grams?

<p>10,000,000 µg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest unit of weight listed in the metric system?

<p>Nanogram (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the conversion factor for changing kilograms to grams?

<p>Multiply by 1000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many nanograms are in 0.002 kilograms?

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If you have 150 mg of material, how much is that in grams?

<p>0.15 g (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many grams are equivalent to 2 kilograms?

<p>2000 g (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following weights is equal to 0.1 kilograms in micrograms?

<p>100,000 µg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conversion is correct for 2500 mg to kilograms?

<p>0.0025 kg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of 0.003 kilograms in nanograms?

<p>30,000,000 ng (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many grams are in 1.5 kg?

<p>1500 g (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent of 2500 mg in kilograms?

<p>0.0025 kg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you have 10 g, how many micrograms is that?

<p>1,000,000 µg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the conversion of 500,000 µg to kilograms?

<p>0.5 kg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many nanograms are in 0.002 kg?

<p>2,000,000 ng (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent weight in kilograms of 15,000 grams?

<p>15 kg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly converts 200 grams to kilograms?

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How many grams are in 8.7 kilograms?

<p>8700 g (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent of 0.1 grams in kilograms?

<p>0.0001 kg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conversions is accurate?

<p>2000 g to 2 kg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you convert 5 grams to milligrams, what is the result?

<p>500 mg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent of 300,000 micrograms in grams?

<p>0.3 g (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Converting 0.1 grams to milligrams results in which value?

<p>100 mg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many micrograms are there in 0.002 kilograms?

<p>2,000,000 µg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight in kilograms of a substance weighing 3 million micrograms?

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Which statement correctly converts 150 mg to grams?

<p>150 mg equals 0.015 g (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the microgram equivalent of 0.1 kilograms?

<p>100,000 µg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you have 2500 milligrams, how many kilograms does that equal?

<p>0.0025 kg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many nanograms does 0.002 kilograms equal?

<p>2,000,000 ng (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of converting 75 grams to milligrams?

<p>75,000 mg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 microgram is equivalent to how many grams?

<p>0.000001 g (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you convert 150 milligrams to grams, what is the result?

<p>0.15 g (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct conversion from 3,000,000 micrograms to grams?

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Flashcards

Weighing Procedure Step 1

Prepare the balance/scale by ensuring it's clean, dry, and placed on a stable surface.

Tare a scale

Zero out the scale before adding the sample to get an accurate reading.

Weighing Sample Procedure

Carefully add a measurable substance to the container on the equipment

Digital Scale Accuracy

Observe digital scales and wait for the display to stop changing before noting the measurement.

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Laboratory Safety Precautions

Use PPE (personal protective equipment) and follow lab safety rules for handling chemicals and samples, and ensuring safe weights and containers.

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Weighing Equipment

Tools used to measure weight accurately, like balances and scales

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Analytical Balance

A precise weighing tool

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Triple Beam Balance

A balance used for weighing

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Weighing Procedures

Steps to follow for accurate measurements of weight

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Kilogram (kg)

The unit used to measure heavier objects in the metric system. It equals 1,000 grams.

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Gram (g)

The base unit of weight in the metric system.

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Milligram (mg)

A very small unit of weight, equal to 1/1000 of a gram. Often used for medicine dosages.

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Microgram (µg)

An extremely small unit of weight, equal to 1/1,000,000 of a gram. Used for very precise measurements, especially in pharmaceuticals.

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Nanogram (ng)

The smallest unit of weight we covered, equal to 1/1,000,000,000 of a gram. Used for measuring tiny molecular substances.

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Kilogram to Gram Conversion

1 kilogram equals 1000 grams.

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Gram to Kilogram Conversion

1 gram is one-thousandth of a kilogram.

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Mass units relation

Kilograms, grams, milligrams, micrograms, and nanograms are all units used to express the mass of an object, spanning different scales of size.

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Kilograms to Grams

Conversion of larger units (kilograms) to smaller units (grams), involving multiplying by 1000.

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Why multiply by 1000?

There are 1000 grams in every kilogram. To convert kilograms to grams, multiply the number of kilograms by 1000.

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Example: 5 kg to grams

Multiply 5 kilograms by 1000 to get 5000 grams.

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Conversion Factors

Numbers used to change one unit (kilograms) to another (grams), often presented in a table or chart.

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Converting Grams to Kilograms

Divide the number of grams by 1000 to get kilograms.

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Convert Kilograms to Grams

To convert kilograms to grams multiply the number of kilograms by 1000.

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Practical Application

These conversions are used in everyday life to measure the weight of objects and ingredients, especially in cooking and scientific experiments.

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Metric System Base Unit

The gram (g) is the fundamental unit of weight in the metric system, representing the foundation for other related units like kilogram, milligram, etc.

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Microgram

A very small unit of weight, equal to 1/1,000,000 of a gram. Often used for precise measurements in pharmaceuticals.

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Nanogram

The smallest unit of weight mentioned, equal to 1/1,000,000,000 of a gram. Used for measuring tiny molecular substances.

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Milligram to Kilogram Conversion

1 milligram (mg) is equal to 1/1,000,000 of a kilogram (kg).

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What is a kilogram?

The kilogram (kg) is the common metric unit for heavier items. It's equivalent to 1,000 grams.

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Convert 2 kg to grams

2 kg is equivalent to 2,000 grams.

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Convert 500 g to kg

500 grams is equivalent to 0.5 kg.

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Convert 2500 mg to kg

2,500 milligrams is equivalent to 0.0025 kg.

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Smallest unit of weight?

The smallest unit of weight discussed is the nanogram (ng). It's equal to 1/1,000,000,000 of a gram.

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What's a nanogram used for?

Nanograms are used to measure extremely small substances like hormones or enzymes.

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Metric weight units order

The metric system uses units of weight in descending order: kilogram (kg), gram (g), milligram (mg), microgram (µg), nanogram (ng).

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