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Conversions Flashcards

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Kilo

A

K = 10^3

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Centi

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C = 10^-2

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Milli

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M = 10^-3

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Micro

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10^-6

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Nano

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n = 10^-9

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Pico

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p = 10^-12

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7
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Multiplying the same base with exponents

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Add the exponents

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Dividing the same base with exponents

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Subtract the exponents

10^m/10^n = 10^m-n

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Number with a negative exponent

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1/10^n

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Number with an exponent (10^n)

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1/10^-n

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11
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Define substance

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A form of matter that has a definite composition and distinct properties

Ex: water, table sugar, ammonia, gold…

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Define mixture

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A combination of two or more substances in which the substances retain their distinct identities

Ex: air, soft drink, milk…

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Define homogeneous mixture

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Composition of the mixture is the same throughout

Ex: dissolving sugar in water

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Define heterogeneous mixture

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Composition is not uniform

Ex: sand mixed with iron filling

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Define element

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A substance that cannot be separate into simpler substances by chemical means

There are 118 elements

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Define compound

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A substance composed of atoms of two or more elements chemically united in fixed proportions

Can be separated

17
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Three states of matter

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  • gas
  • liquid
  • solid
18
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Define a physical property

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Can be measured and observed without changing the composition or identity of the substance

Ex: melting point of ice

19
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Define chemical property

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To observe this property we must carry out a chemical change

20
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Extensive properties

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  • volume
  • mass
  • size
  • weight
  • length
21
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Intensive properties

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  • boiling point
  • color
  • temperature
  • luster (light interacting with surface)
  • hardness
22
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Density formula

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Mass divided by volume

23
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Giga

A

G = 10^9

24
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Mega

A

M = 10^6

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