Q. 2.6 - 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. $0.8 L$
b. $3.6 cm$
c. $4 kg$
d. $3.5 h$
e. $373 k$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

a. The type of measurement  $0.8 L$and name of the unit is volume.

b. The type of measurement of  $3.6 cm$ and name of the unit is length.

c. The type of measurement of  $4 kg$ and name of the unit is mass.

d. The type of measurement of  $3.5 h$ and name of the unit is time.

e. The type of measurement of  $373 k$ and name of the unit is temperature.

Part (a) step 1: Given Information

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

Part (a) step 2: Explanation

The abbreviation is used in this number is L, which signifies liter, a unit for measuring volume.

Part (b) step 1: Given Information

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

Part (b) step 2: Explanation

The abbreviation used in this number is cm, which signifies centimeter, a unit for measuring the length of smaller magnitude than a meter.

Part (c) step 1: Given Information

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

Part (c) step 2: Explanation

The abbreviation used in this number is kg, which signifies kilogram, a unit for measuring mass.

Part (d) step 1: Given Information

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

Part (d) step 2: Explanation

The abbreviation used in this example is an hour, so measurement is 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 is K, which signifies kelvin, a unit for measuring temperature.