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State the different measurement systems used in chemistry. Describe how prefixes are used in the metric system and identify how the prefixes milli-, centi-, and kilo- compare to the base unit.
The metric system is the most commonly used system of measurement in chemistry. In 1960, a modernized version of the metric system known as the Systeme Internationale (or SI system) was recommended for worldwide adoption. The SI, based on the metric system, consists of seven fundamental units and several units derived from them.
market unit system uses foot, pound, gallons and hrs while European Union (EU) uses meters, kg, liters and hrs. In France and in 1799 for sciences, a decimal system called metric system using centimeter, gram, and second (CGS system) was created for length, mass and time, respectively.
Explain the process of measurement. Identify the three basic parts of a quantity. Describe the properties and units of length, mass, volume, density, temperature, and time. Relate mass, volume, and density of a substance. Identify the prefixes, units of measurement, and unit conversions in chemistry.
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Learning Outcomes. Explain the process of measurement. Identify the three basic parts of a quantity. Describe the properties and base units of length, mass, volume, density, temperature, and time. Memorize base SI unit prefixes. Perform basic unit calculations and conversions in the metric and other unit systems.
Describe the properties and units of length, mass, volume, density, temperature, and time. Perform basic unit calculations and conversions in the metric and other unit systems. Measurements provide much of the information that informs the hypotheses, theories, and laws describing the behavior of matter and energy in both the macroscopic and ...
LEARNING OBJECTIVES. Explain the process of measurement. Identify the three basic parts of a quantity. Describe the properties and units of length, mass, volume, density, temperature, and time. Perform basic unit calculations and conversions in the metric and other unit systems.
