CHEM 0010 Unit


UNIT # 1
Introduction
Objectives
Reading
1.1 Metric System 1.2 Temperature Measure- ments 1.3 Scientific Notation 1.4 Dimensional Analysis 1.5 Precision, Accuracy, Uncertainty 1.6 Significant Figures 1.7 Calculations Involving Significant Figures 1.8 Density 1.9 Specific Gravity
Problems 1 \| 2 \| 3

MEASUREMENT

1.1 - Metric System

1.1.2 - British System

Although the Metric System is widely used in the scientific community, it is important to know the common units of the British system. Listed below is the metric equivalent to British units.

2.54 cm = 1 inch

30 cm = 1 foot

1 meter = 39.37 inches

1 pound = 454 grams

2.2 pounds = 1 kilogram

1 quart = 0.946 liter

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Section 2.2
Measuring Matter: A focus on the Metric System ..p15

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