Chem 104 (Chapter 1-4) Flashcards
(48 cards)
Mega(M)
10^6
Kilo(k)
10^3
Deci(d)
10^-1
Centi(c)
10^-2
Milli(m)
10^-3
Micro(u)
10^-6
Length
Meters(m)
Time
Seconds(s)
Temperature
Degree Celsius(•C)
Volume
Liters(L)
Mass
Grams(g)
In exact number
Measurement or observation (has sig figs)
Exact number
Counting / part of definition(infinite sig figs)
Non zero digit (1-9)
Are significant
In between zeros (2.06)
In between two digits that are not zero
Trailing zeros (141.00)
Only significant if a decimal point is written
Before zeros (0.0013)
Not significant
Addition/ Subtraction problems
Never count the number of sig figs till the end, pick the furthest left sig fig
Multiplication / Division problems
Use the digit with the lowest sig fig for final number of sig figs
1ft
12in
Density formula
d = m/v
dH2O =
1.00g/mL
dAu =
19.3g/mL
dpt =
21.45g/mL