Chapter 2 Measurement and Problem Solving Flashcards
1
Q
What is the formula for density?
A
divide the mass of a given amount of a substance by its volume
2
Q
What does tera denote?
A
1012
3
Q
What does the prefix giga denote?
A
109
4
Q
What does the prefix mega denote?
A
106
5
Q
What does the prefix kilo denote?
A
103
6
Q
What does the prefix deci denote?
A
10-1
7
Q
What does the prefix centi denote?
A
10-2
8
Q
What does the prefix milli denote?
A
10-3
9
Q
What does the prefix micro denote?
A
10-6
10
Q
What does the prefix nano denote?
A
10-9
11
Q
What does the prefix pico denote?
A
10-12
12
Q
What does the prefix femto denote?
A
10-15
13
Q
What is matter?
A
Anything that occupies space and has mass
14
Q
What are the two properties of matter?
A
Physical and Chemical
15
Q
What is heat capacity?
A
The quantity of heat required to change the temperature of a substance by 1ºC
