Chapter 1.4, Problem 1.10P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The larger quantity $\left(\text{3}\text{mL}\left(\text{or}\right)\text{3}\text{cL}\right)$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Important features of the metric system:

1. 1) Each kind of measurement has a base unit.
2. 2) All other units are connected to the base unit by powers of 10.
3. 3) The prefix of the unit name decides if the unit is larger or smaller than the base unit.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The larger quantity $\left(\text{1}\text{ng}\left(\text{or}\right)\text{1 μg}\right)$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The larger quantity $\left(\text{5}\text{km}\left(\text{or}\right)\text{5}\text{cm}\right)$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The larger quantity $\left(\text{2}\text{mL}\left(\text{or}\right)\text{2}\text{μL}\right)$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).