Q. 2.2 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Write the abbreviation for each of the following:

a. kilogram
 b. kelvin
 c. quart
 d. meter
 e. centimeter

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

a. The abbreviation of a kilogram is $kg$.

b. The abbreviation of kelvin is $K$.

c. The abbreviation of quart is $qt.$

d. The abbreviation of  meter is $m.$

e. The abbreviation of a centimeter is $cm$ .

Part (a) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the abbreviation of a kilogram.

Part (a) step 2: Explanation

The kilogram, a unit used for measurement of mass, is abbreviated as$kg$.

Part (b) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the abbreviation of kelvin.

Part (b) step 2: Explanation

The kelvin, a unit used for measurement of temperature, is abbreviated as $K$.

Part (c) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the abbreviation of quart.

Part (c) step 2: Explanation

Quart, a unit of measurement used for volume, is abbreviated as $qt$.

Part (d) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the abbreviation of meter.

Part (d) step 2: Explanation

The meter, a unit used for measurement of length, is abbreviated as $m$.

Part (e) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the abbreviation of a centimeter.

Part (e) step 2: Explanation

The centimeter, a unit of measurement of length, is abbreviated as $cm$.