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What does precision refer to in measurements?

  • Consistency of measurement equipment
  • Closeness to the true value
  • Factor of environmental influences on measurements
  • Closeness of repeated measurements to each other (correct)

    • Which of the following represents a systematic error?

  • Inconsistent readings due to equipment wear
  • Human error while measuring
  • Fluctuations in temperature during measurement
  • A scale that consistently reads 0.5 kg heavier (correct)

    • How is density mathematically defined?

  • Density = Volume x Mass
  • Density = Volume / Mass
  • Density = Mass / Volume (correct)
  • Density = Mass + Volume

    • Which unit is used to measure electric current?

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    At what temperature does water freeze in Celsius?

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    Which of the following conversions is correct?

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    What is the derived unit for density?

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    Which measurement technique is used to measure temperature?

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    Which type of error can be minimized by calibrating instruments regularly?

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    What is an example of a physical change?

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    What is the correct number of significant figures in the measurement 0.0050?

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    What does scientific notation conveniently express?

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    If a length is measured as 2500 meters, how many significant figures does it have?

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    What is the process of converting one unit of measurement to another called?

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    Which of the following is NOT a base SI unit?

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    What is the derived unit for speed?

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    Which of the following best describes a compound?

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    Which state of matter has a fixed shape and volume?

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    What distinguishes a homogeneous mixture from a heterogeneous mixture?

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    Which of the following best defines a physical property?

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    What is the process of measurement primarily concerned with?

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    Which of the following examples represents a heterogeneous mixture?

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    Which statement about gases is accurate?

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    Which of the following is not a fundamental SI unit?

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    Flashcards

    What is matter?

    Anything that has mass and takes up space.

    What is an element?

    A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

    What is a compound?

    A substance made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded together.

    What is a mixture?

    A combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own identity.

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    What is a homogeneous mixture?

    A mixture where the composition is uniform throughout.

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    What is a heterogeneous mixture?

    A mixture where the composition is not uniform and may contain visibly different substances.

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    What is measurement?

    The process of determining the size, quantity, or degree of something.

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    What is the SI system?

    A standard set of units used for measuring various physical quantities.

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    Precision

    How close repeated measurements are to each other.

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    Accuracy

    How close a measurement is to the true or accepted value.

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    Systematic Error

    Consistent and repeatable errors often due to faulty equipment or consistent bias in measurements.

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    Random Error

    Unpredictable errors arising from uncontrolled factors like variations in temperature, human error, or environmental fluctuations.

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    Scientific Notation

    Expresses a number as the product of a coefficient (between 1 and 10) and a power of 10.

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    Density

    Mass per unit volume, calculated as Density = Mass/Volume.

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    Physical Change

    A change in which the substance's physical properties are altered, but its chemical identity remains unchanged.

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    Chemical Change

    A change in which the substance's chemical composition changes, resulting in a new substance or chemical structure.

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    Meter (m)

    The standard unit for measuring length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the distance traveled by light in vacuum in a specific time interval.

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    Kilogram (kg)

    The standard unit for measuring mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined based on the mass of a specific platinum-iridium cylinder.

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    Second (s)

    The standard unit for measuring time in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined based on the frequency of a particular atomic transition.

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    International System of Units (SI)

    A system of units based on seven fundamental units, each representing a distinct physical quantity. These units are the foundation for all other derived SI units.

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    Derived Units

    Units that are derived from the seven base SI units. Examples include units for area, volume, speed, and density.

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    Significant Figures (Sig Figs)

    The digits in a measurement that indicate its precision. They are used to represent the reliability of a measurement.

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    Dimensional Analysis

    A method for converting one unit of measurement to another using conversion factors. It ensures dimensional consistency in calculations.

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    Pascal (Pa)

    A unit of measurement for pressure, derived from the SI units for force and area. 1 Pascal (Pa) is equal to 1 Newton per square meter.

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    Study Notes

    Matter and Measurement

    • Matter is the substance that makes up everything in the universe. It has mass and occupies space.
    • Matter can be categorized by its physical state (solid, liquid, gas, plasma) or composition (substance or mixture).
    • Substances: Have uniform and definite composition.
      • Elements: Cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means (e.g., Hydrogen, Oxygen).
      • Compounds: Made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded (e.g., Water, Sodium Chloride).
    • Mixtures: Combinations of two or more substances where each substance retains its identity.
      • Homogeneous Mixtures: Uniform composition throughout (e.g., Air, Saltwater).
      • Heterogeneous Mixtures: Non-uniform composition with visibly different substances (e.g., Salad, Sand in water).
    • States of Matter:
      • Solids: Fixed shape and volume; particles are closely packed and vibrate in place.
      • Liquids: Definite volume but take the shape of their container; particles are close together but can move around.
      • Gases: Neither fixed shape nor volume; particles are far apart and move freely.
      • Plasma: Ionized state of matter at high temperatures; consists of charged particles.

    Physical vs. Chemical Properties

    • Physical Properties: Can be observed without changing the substance's identity (e.g., color, density, melting point, boiling point).
    • Chemical Properties: Describe a substance's ability to undergo changes that transform it into a different substance (e.g., flammability, reactivity with other chemicals).

    Measurement

    • Measurement is determining size, quantity, or degree of something. Crucial in science for validation of experimental results.
    • SI Units (International System of Units): Standard set of units for physical quantities.
      • Seven base SI units: Meter (length), Kilogram (mass), Second (time), Kelvin (temperature), Mole (amount of substance), Ampere (electric current), Candela (luminous intensity).
    • Derived Units: Units derived from the base SI units (e.g., Area, Volume, Speed, Density, Force).
    • Measurement Techniques: Methods for determining physical quantities (e.g., rulers, calipers, balance scales, clocks, thermometers, graduated cylinders).

    Significant Figures

    • Significant figures (sig figs): Digits that carry meaningful information about measurement precision.
    • Rules:
      • All non-zero digits are significant.
      • Zeros between non-zero digits are significant.
      • Leading zeros are not significant.
      • Trailing zeros in a decimal number are significant.
      • Trailing zeros in a whole number are ambiguous.
    • Rounding: When performing calculations, the result should be rounded to the least number of significant figures in the inputs.

    Dimensional Analysis

    • Dimensional analysis: Method for converting units of measurement, based on the principle that physical quantities must balance dimensionally.

    Precision and Accuracy

    • Precision: Closeness of repeated measurements to each other.
    • Accuracy: Closeness of a measurement to the true or accepted value.
    • High precision doesn't ensure high accuracy, and vice versa.
    • Example: A scale may consistently measure 5.2 kg even when the true weight is 5.0 kg. It's precise but not accurate.

    Types of Measurement Errors

    • Systematic Errors: Consistent and repeatable errors due to faulty equipment or bias.
    • Random Errors: Unpredictable errors from uncontrolled factors (e.g., temperature variations, human error).

    Scientific Notation

    • Scientific notation: Conveniently expresses very large or very small numbers as the product of a coefficient (between 1 and 10) and a power of 10.
    • Example: 5,000,000 = 5 x 106

    Density

    • Density: Physical property describing mass contained in a given volume (calculated as Mass/Volume). Units typically kg/m³ or g/cm³.

    Temperature Scales

    • Celsius (°C): Commonly used scale (water freezes at 0°C, boils at 100°C).
    • Fahrenheit (°F): Primarily used in the US (water freezes at 32°F, boils at 212°F).
    • Kelvin (K): Scientific scale (water freezes at 273.15 K, using absolute zero as its zero point).

    Physical and Chemical Changes

    • Physical Change: Alteration in physical properties of a substance without changing its chemical identity (e.g., melting ice, tearing paper).
    • Chemical Change: Transformation into a different substance through a chemical reaction (e.g., rusting of iron, burning of wood).

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