Chemistry 102

Quiz 1 Study Guide

Chapters 1 - 2
SI and Metric Units
ex: The SI unit for length is a ________.

How to convert between units

ex: Convert 3.0 lb into kg

How to convert to and from scientific notation

ex: What is 248000 in scientific notation?
ex: What is 3.4 x 10-4 in decimal value?

Prefixes, their abbreviations and their proportion (kilo-, (base), milli-, micro-, nano-)
ex: How many micrograms are there in a gram?

How to use conversion factors

ex: Convert 50 inches into centimeters.

Significant Figures (every written answer must use the correct number of sig figs)
ex: How many sig figs are there in 3210?
ex: What is 2.45 x 3.0?
ex: What is 5.45 + 3.0?

How to calculate density & use density as a conversion factor

ex: How what is the volume of 800.g of gasoline?
ex: Adding a lead weight to 35mL of water in a graduated cylinder raises the water to 67mL.
What is the mass of the lead weight?

How to calculate & use specific gravity

ex: What is the specific gravity of cement?
ex: An object has a specific gravity of 0.5. Will it float in water?