Q. 2.5 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

State the name of the unit and the type of measurement indicated for each of the following quantities:
 a.  $4.8m$
 b.  $325 g$
 c.  $1.5 ml$
 d.  $4.8\times {10}^{2}s$
 e. $28°c$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

a. The type of measurement $4.8m$ and name of the unit is length.

b. The type of measurement  $325 g$ and name of the unit is mass.

c. The type of measurement  $1.5 ml$  and name of the unit is volume.

d. The type of measurement  $4.8\times {10}^{2}s$ and name of the unit is time.

e. The type of measurement  $28 °C$ and name of the unit is temperature.

Part (a) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the type of measurement and the name of the unit.

Part (a) step 2: Explanation

The abbreviation used in this number m, which signifies meter, a unit measuring length.

Part (b) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the type of measurement and the name of the unit.

Part (b) step 2: Explanation

The abbreviation used in this number g, which signifies g a unit measuring mass.

Part (c) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the type of measurement and the name of the unit.

Part (c) step 2: Explanation

The abbreviation used in this number ml, which signifies mililiter a unit measuring volume.

Part (d) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the type of measurement and the name of the unit .

Part (d) step 2: Explanation

The abbreviation used in this number s, which signifies second a unit measuring time.

Part (e) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the type of measurement and the name of the unit.

Part (e) step 2: Explanation

The abbreviation used in this number deg. C, which signifies degree celsius a unit measuring temperature.