amount of substance Flashcards
how do you convert cm^3 to m^3?
divide by 1,000,000
how do you convert C° to K?
add 273
how do you convert dm^3 to cm^3?
multiply by 1000
how do you convert g to mg?
multiply by 1000
how do you convert g to tonnes?
divide by 1,000,000
what is the number of significant figures to use as a default?
3 significant figures
what is an empirical formula?
the simplest whole number ratio of elements in a compound
what is a mole?
the amount of substance which contains as many particles as there are in exactly 12g of carbon-12
what is the vessel you make a standard solution in?
a volumetric flask
how do you weigh solids?
weigh by difference on a balance (top pan)
how do you know you correctly filled a volumetric flask or pipette?
the bottom of the meniscus touches the fill line