Homework 1.3-1.

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Q. Classify the matter represented in the following diagram by state and by
composition.
A. This is a solid material. This is also a pure substance.

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Q. Describe what is meant by an extensive property and give an
example.
A. An extensive property depends on the quantity of a substance. Mass and
volume are extensive properties. There is an obvious difference between 1 g of
silver and 1 kg of silver; the quantities, and incidentally, the monetary values,
differ substantially.

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Q. Explain the difference between mass and weight.
A. Mass describes the quantity of matter in an object. The terms weight and mass,
in common usage are often considered synonymous. They are not, in fact. Weight
is the force of gravity on an object.

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Q. What metric unit for length is similar to the English unit yd?
A. The Meter.

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Q. Determine the temperature reading for the following thermometer to the
correct number of significant figures.
A. 23.91 degrees. —>question did not specify Fahrenheit or Celsius.

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Q. How many significant figures are represented in each of the following
numbers?
a. 10.0 3 d. 2.062 4
b. 0.214 3 e. 10.50 4
c. 0.120 3 f. 1050 4
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Q. Round the following numbers to three significant figures:
a. 123700 —>124000 d. 53.2995 —>53.3
b. 0.00285792 —>.00286 e. 16.96 —>17.0
c. 1.421 × 10^-3 —>1.42 x 10^-3 f. 507.5 —>508