Chapter 2: Chemistry and Measurements Flashcards
1
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the standard system of measurement used in chemistry.
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metric system
2
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Scientists use the __ of measurement and have adopted a modification of the metric system called the __ as a worldwide standard.
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- metric system
- International System of Units
3
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an official system of measurement used throughout the world for units of length, volume, mass, temperature, and time
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The International System of Units (SI)
4
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metric and SI for temperature
A
- degree Celsius
- Kelvin
5
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metric and SI for volume
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- liter
- cubic meter (m^3)
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