Q. 2.35 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Write the numerical value for each of the following prefixes:

a. centi

b. tera

c. milli

d. deci

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a) The value is, ${10}^{-2}$

(b) The value is, ${10}^{12}$

(c) The value is, ${10}^{-3}$

(d) The value is, ${10}^{-1}$

Part (a) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the numerical value of centi

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

We know that,

The numerical value of centi is,

     ${10}^{-2}$

Part (b) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the numerical value of tera

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

We know that,

The numerical value of tera is,

     ${10}^{12}$

Part (c) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the numerical value of milli

Part (c) Step 2: Explanation

We know that,

The numerical value of milli is,

     ${10}^{-3}$

Part (d) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the numerical value of deci

Part (d) Step 2: Explanation

We know that,

The numerical value of deci is,

    ${10}^{-1}$