Matching
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Match each item with the correct statement below. a. | absolute
zero | e. | mass | b. | Kelvin temperature scale | f. | significant figure | c. | Celsius
temperature scale | g. | precision | d. | weight | h. | accuracy | | | | |
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the
quantity of matter an object contains
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2.
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the
lowest point on the Kelvin scale
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the
SI scale for temperature
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the
force of gravity on an object
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5.
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the
non-SI scale for temperature
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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6.
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What
quantity is represented by the metric system prefix deci-?
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7.
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What
is the metric system prefix for the quantity 0.000 001? a. | centi- | c. | kilo- | b. | deci- | d. | micro- | | | | |
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The
chief advantage of the metric system over other systems of measurement is that it
____. a. | has more
units | c. | is in
French | b. | is in multiples of 10 | d. | is derived from nature itself | | | | |
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9.
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Which
of the following units is NOT an official SI unit? a. | kilogram | c. | mole | b. | ampere | d. | liter | | | | |
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10.
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Which
of the following volumes is the smallest? a. | one microliter | c. | one milliliter | b. | one
liter | d. | one
deciliter | | | | |
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11.
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What
is the SI unit of mass? a. | liter | c. | candela | b. | joule | d. | kilogram | | | | |
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12.
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What
is the temperature of absolute zero measured in  C? a. | –373 C | c. | –173 C | b. | –273 C | d. | –73 C | | | | |
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13.
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Which
temperature scale has no negative temperatures? a. | Celsius | c. | Joule | b. | Fahrenheit | d. | Kelvin | | | | |
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14.
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What
is the boiling point of water in kelvins? a. | 0 K | c. | 273 K | b. | 100
K | d. | 373
K | | | | |
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15.
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Which
of the following mass units is the largest?
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16.
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The
weight of an object ____. a. | is the same as its mass | c. | is not affected by gravity | b. | depends on its
location | d. | is always the
same | | | | |
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Essay
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17.
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Why
is the metric system the preferred system of measurement for science?
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18.
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Explain the difference between mass and weight. Provide an example to illustrate the
distinction.
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