Chapter 15: An Introduction To Science And Metrics Flashcards
Where is the suffix located?
At the end of the word
What does post- mean?
After
What does the word derm mean?
Skin
What does -ectomy mean?
Surgically remove
What does paths mean?
Disease
What does ecto- mean?
Outside
What does neo- mean?
New
What does cyto mean?
Cell
What does Nate mean?
Born
What does hypo- mean?
Below
Using the meaning of the prefix and suffix, what is the meaning of the word “proteolysis”?
The breakdown of proteins
What does the abbreviation “mg” stand for?
Milligram
What is the formula for converting C to F?
F=(1.8 x C) + 32
Why do many elements form bonds with each other to form pairs?
Many elements are unstable by themselves
In the formula H2O, what does the “2” mean?
2 hydrogen’s per oxygen
What is the definition of the word “diluent”?
The liquid that is added to a substance to dilute it
What is the word of the word “dilute”?
To reduce the concentration of a liquid product by adding another liquid
In a 1:3 dilution, 1 part chemical A is mixed with how many parts diluent?
2
You need to make a 1:6 dilution of chemical B. Your Tina, volume is 600mL. What is the volume of chemical B that you will use?
100 ml
You need to make a 1:3 dilution of chemical C. Your final volume is 1 L. What is the volume of chemical C that you will use?
0.333 L
You need to make a 1:4 dilution of chemical D. You will use 300 ml of chemical D. What is the final volume of the solution?
1200 ml
You need to make a 1:5 dilution of chemical E. Your final volume is 800 ml. What is the volume of diluent you will use?
640 ml
