Question 1

What does SI stand for?

Accepted Answer

International system of units

Answer

scientific notation

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significant figures

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a scale for measuring temperature

Question 2

The volume of a liquid is best measured with a(n)

Accepted Answer

graduated cylinder

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thermometer

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beam balance

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metric ruler

Question 3

The kilogram is the basic SI unit for

Accepted Answer

mass

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time

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length

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amount of substance

Question 4

The SI scale for temperature is the

Accepted Answer

Kelvin scale

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Fahrenheit scale

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Metric scale

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Celsius scale

Question 5

To measure the liquid in a graduated cylinder, you should read the top of the meniscus.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 6

The basic SI unit for length is the

Accepted Answer

meter

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second

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kilogram

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kilometer

Question 7

The temperature 100°C equals __________ on the Kelvin scale.

Accepted Answer

373 K

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100 K

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0 K

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1000 K

Question 8

The freezing point of water on the Kelvin scale is 0 degrees.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 9

A balance is used to measure

Accepted Answer

mass

Answer

volume

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temperature

Answer

length

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