Chapter 1

Question 1

Size/Magnitude of a Measurement

Answer 1

A number

Question 2

Standard of Comparison for a Measurement

Answer 2

A unit

Question 3

An indication of the Uncertainty of the Measurement

Answer 3

Significant Numbers

Question 4

Density (Definition)

Answer 4

The measure of the amount of space occupied by an object.

Question 5

Density (Formula)

Answer 5

Mass/Volume

Question 6

dm³ → L

Answer 6

1 dm³ = 1L

Question 7

cm³ = mL

Answer 7

1 cm³ = mL

Question 8

How many significant figures can you estimate with a measurement?

Answer 8

You are allowed to estimate one uncertain digit past the markings.

Question 9

Significant Figures Rules: Addition/Subtraction

Answer 9

Round result to the number with the least number of decimal places.

Question 10

Significant Figures Rules: Multiplication/Division

Answer 10

Round result to the number with the least number of total significant figures.

Question 11

Precision

Answer 11

Measurements that yield very similar results when repeated in the same manner.

Question 12

Accuracy

Answer 12

Measurements that yields a result that is very close to the true or accepted value.

Question 13

L → qt.

Answer 13

1 L = 1.0567 qt.

Question 14

mi → m

Answer 14

1 mi →1609.3 m

Question 15

°C → °F

Answer 15

(°C x 9/5) +32

Question 16

°F → °C

Answer 16

(°F -32) x 5/9

Question 17

°C → K

Answer 17

°C + 273.15