Q. 2.37 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Use a prefix to write the name for each of the following:

a. $0.1 g$

b. ${10}^{-6} g$

c. $1000 g$

d. $0.01 g$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

a. Decigram is the required name. Here deci- is the prefix used.

b. Microgram is the required name. Here micro- is the prefix used.

c. Kilogram is the required name. Here kilo- is the prefix used.

d. Centigram is the required name. Here centi- is the prefix used.

Part (a) Step 1: Given Information

We have to write the name of $0.1 g$ by using a prefix.

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

We know that

$1$ decigram is equal to $0.1 g$

Which is the given value.

Therefore, the required name is decigram.

And prefix used is deci.

Part (b) Step 1: Given Information

We have to write the name of ${10}^{-6} g$by using a prefix.

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

We know that

$1$ microgram is equal to ${10}^{-6} g$

Which is the given value.

Therefore, the required name is microgram.

And prefix used is micro.

Part (c) Step 1: Given Information

We have to write the name of $1000 g$ by using a prefix.

Part (c) Step 2: Explanation

We know that

$1$ kilogram is equal to $1000 g$

Which is the given value.

Therefore, the required name is kilogram.

And prefix used is kilo.

Part (d) Step 1: Given Information

We have to write the name of $0.01 g$by using a prefix.

Part (d) Step 2: Explanation

We know that

$1$ centigram is equal to $0.01 g$

Which is the given value.

Therefore, the required name is centigram.

And prefix used is centi.