Q. 2.36 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Write the numerical value for each of the following prefixes:

a. giga

b. micro

c. mega

d. nano

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a) The value is, ${10}^9$

(b) The value is, ${10}^{-6}$

(c) The value is, ${10}^6$

(d) The value is, ${10}^{-9}$

Part (a) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the numerical value of giga

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

We know that,

The numerical value of giga is,

       ${10}^9$

Part (b) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the numerical value of micro

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

We know that,

The numerical value of micro is,

       ${10}^{-6}$

Part (c) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the numerical value of mega

Part (c) Step 2: Explanation

We know that,

The numerical value of mega is,

      ${10}^6$${10}^6$

Part (d) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the numerical value of nano

Part (d) Step 2: Explanation

We know that,

The numerical value of nano is,

      ${10}^{-9}$