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

liters

What is the abbreviation for liter?

L

How is volume defined?

the amount of space an object takes up

Which is larger, 1 liter or 1 gallon?

<p>1 gallon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is larger: 1 liter or 999 milliliters?

<p>1 liter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for milliliters?

<p>mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many milliliters are in 1 liter?

<p>1000 mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 cm³ is larger than 1 mL.

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

What instrument is used to find liquid volume?

<p>graduated cylinder</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the curve you see at the top of a liquid in a cylinder?

<p>meniscus</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are measuring water, should you read the volume from the bottom or top of the curve of the meniscus?

<p>read volume from the bottom of the curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does cc stand for?

<p>cubic centimeter (equivalent to 1 mL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you find the volume of a cube or rectangular solid?

<p>length x width x height</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Metric System - Volume

  • Base Unit of Volume: The primary metric unit for volume is the liter (L).
  • Abbreviation for Liter: Liter is abbreviated as “L.”
  • Definition of Volume: Volume refers to the total space occupied by an object.
  • Comparison of Volume: 1 gallon is larger than 1 liter.
  • Comparison of Milliliters: 1 liter is larger than 999 milliliters.
  • Abbreviation for Milliliters: Milliliters are denoted as “mL.”
  • Conversion: 1000 milliliters equals 1 liter (1 L = 1000 mL).
  • Volume Equivalence: 1 cubic centimeter (cc) is equivalent to 1 milliliter (mL) and can also be written as cm³.
  • Instrument for Measuring Liquid Volume: A graduated cylinder is commonly used for measuring liquid volumes.
  • Meniscus Definition: The curved surface of a liquid in a cylinder is known as the meniscus.
  • Reading the Meniscus: When measuring water, the volume should be read from the bottom of the meniscus' curve.
  • Volume Calculation for Solids: The volume of a cube or rectangular solid is calculated by multiplying length by width by height (length x width x height).

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