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Chapter 3 TEST - Scientific Measurement Flashcards

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1
Q

What does the prefix KILO mean?

A

1000 time larger

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2
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Be able to convert a Celsius temperature to a Kelvin temperature.

A

Use your notes

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3
Q

The unit for mass is standardized using what?

A

A platinum-Iridium Cylinder

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4
Q

The SI unite for measuring temperature is what?

A

Kelvin

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5
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What is the SI unit for measuring length?

A

Meters

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6
Q

What is the way to analyze and solve problems by using the units of a measurement?

A

Dimensional analysis

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7
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What is the term for closeness of a measurement to the true value?

A

Accuracy

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8
Q

What is the term for a ratio of equivalent measurements?

A

Conversion factor

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9
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What is the term for the value concerned with the reproducibility of measurements?

A

Precision

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10
Q

What is the term for the measure of the pull of gravity on a given mass?

A

Weight

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11
Q

What is the SI unit for energy?

A

Joule

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12
Q

Be able to determine the number of significant ZEROS (0) in a number.

A

Use your notes

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13
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Be able to determine the number of significant figures in a number.

A

Use your notes

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14
Q

What are three things you know about a conversion factor?

A

It does not change the value of a measurement
It is equal to 1
It is a ratio of equivalent measurements

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15
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Be able to represent something like 5.02 X 10(-5) in another way.

A

See your notes

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16
Q

Be able to determine the volume of an object if given the density.

A

Use your notes

17
Q

Be able to determine the mass of an element if given the density.

A

Use your notes

18
Q

What is the unit for length in standardized using?

A

The speed of light

19
Q

Be able to express a number (ex: 0.000525) in scientific notation.

A

Use your notes

20
Q

Be able to change a temperature of Kelvin to Celsius

A

Use your notes

21
Q

Are zeros (0) in a measurement significant ?

A

Sometimes

22
Q

Does the weight of an object change with its location?

A

YES

23
Q

Are precise measurements accurate measurements?

A

Sometimes

24
Q

Be able to change using the metric conversion.

A

Use your notes

25
Q

Which is smallest - -

1 centimeter
1 milliliter
1 microliter

A

1 microliter

26
Q

What is the difference between the experimental value and the accepted value?

A

Error

27
Q

What is the unit for time in Standardized using?

A

A cesium 133 Atom

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