Q. 2.34 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Write the complete name for each of the following units: 

a. $dl$ 

b. $Ts$ 

c. $mcg$ 

d. $pm$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a) The complete name is, deciliter

(b) The complete name is, Terasecond

(c) The complete name is, microgram

(d) The complete name is, picometer

Part (a) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the complete name of $dL$

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

We know that,

The $d$ stands for deci

And $L$ stand for liter

Therefore, the complete name is, deciliter

Part (b) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the complete name of $Ts$

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

We know that,

The $T$ stands for Tera

And $s$ stand for second

Therefore, the complete name is, Terasecond

Part (c) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the complete name of $mcg$

Part (c) Step 2: Explanation

We know that,

The $mc$ stands for micro

And $g$ stand for gram

Therefore, the complete name is, microgram

Part (d) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the complete name of  $pm$

Part (d) Step 2: Explanation

We know that,

The $p$ stands for pico

And $m$ stand for meter

Therefore, the complete name is, picometer