Chemistry 1 – Test 1

Review Sheet – Don’t forget your calculator

Know the basic units of measurement:

Mass __________
Volume ___________
Length ___________

Know the metric prefixes and their values

Symbol Name/prefix Sci notation Numerical meaning

value
mega
k
100
Ten times

One-tenth
10-2
.001
υ
Nano

Explain significant figures in terms of precision, accuracy and usefulness.

Know how to use the zero rules for significant figures.

Be able to convert between standard notation and scientific notation and back (i.e. 6000 =
6 x 103) INCLUDING HOW TO WRITE IN PROPER SIGNIFICANT FIGURES.

Be able to perform conversions using dimensional analysis and be able to define what
dimensional analysis is and how it helps you.

Know the basic conversions:

1 meter = _________ mm = __________cm = _____________ υm = __________nm

1 dam = _____________ m 1 km = ___________ m

1 hm ______________ m 1 Mm = ___________ m

Know definitions for the following terms:

Significant figures
Density
Specific gravity

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Conversion factor
Equality
Exact number
Matter
Mass
Volume
Length
Energy

Know basic safety guidelines in the lab.

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Know how to perform calculations such as…

Converting metric units to units like gallons and yards and inches.(conversion values
will be provided for you).

Make density calculations – see sample problem 1.14 page 27 and 1.15 on page 28

Make density calculations based on water displacement procedure.

Make % mass calculations. (see lab)

Make specific gravity calculations - see sample problem 1.18 on page 31 and 1.19 on
page 32.

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