Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781337399425
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 155AP
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The power of 10 for the prefix of 540 kilohertz radio frequency should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

In chemistry physical quantities are such as weights, length temperature etc measured in the international system of units which are known as metric system

In the metric system, prefixes are used to denote about smaller or larger measurements of any physical quantities.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 155AP

103 or + 3 power of 10 for the prefix of 540 kilohertz radio frequency.

Explanation of Solution

In chemistry physical quantities are such as weights, length temperature etc measured in the international system of units which are known as metric system

Some common unit of Metric system are as follows:

  1. Meter (m) is unit of length.
  2. Liter (L) is unit of volume.
  3. Gram (g) and kilogram (kg) are units of mass.
  4. Degree Celsius ( o C  ) is unit of temperature.
  5. Second (s) is unit of time.

In the metric system, prefixes are used to denote about smaller or larger measurements. Generally used along with their abbreviation and meaning are as follows:

Prefix    Abbreviation             Meaning_¯Tera                      T                         1012   Giga                      G                        109Mega                    M                        106Kilo                      k                         103Deci                     d                         101Centi                     c                         102Milli                     m                        103Micro                    μ                        106Nano                      n                        109Pico                      p                         1012Femto                    f                        1015    

The metric prefix is kilo is used for 103 or + 3 power of 10.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The power of 10 for the prefix of 2-gigabyte flash memory card of digital camera should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

In chemistry physical quantities are such as weights, length temperature etc measured in the international system of units which are known as metric system

In the metric system, prefixes are used to denote about smaller or larger measurements of any physical quantities.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 155AP

109 or + 9 power of 10 for the prefix of 2-gigabyte flash memory card of digital camera.

Explanation of Solution

In chemistry physical quantities are such as weights, length temperature etc measured in the international system of units which are known as metric system

Some common unit of Metric system are as follows:

  1. Meter (m) is unit of length.
  2. Liter (L) is unit of volume.
  3. Gram (g) and kilogram (kg) are units of mass.
  4. Degree Celsius ( o C  ) is unit of temperature.
  5. Second (s) is unit of time.

In the metric system, prefixes are used to denote about smaller or larger measurements. Generally used along with their abbreviation and meaning are as follows:

Prefix    Abbreviation             Meaning_¯Tera                      T                         1012   Giga                      G                        109Mega                    M                        106Kilo                      k                         103Deci                     d                         101Centi                     c                         102Milli                     m                        103Micro                    μ                        106Nano                      n                        109Pico                      p                         1012Femto                    f                        1015    

The metric prefix is giga is used for 109 or + 9 power of 10.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The power of 10 for the prefix of shirt sleeve in centi-meter should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

In chemistry physical quantities are such as weights, length temperature etc measured in the international system of units which are known as metric system

In the metric system, prefixes are used to denote about smaller or larger measurements of any physical quantities.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 155AP

10-2 or -2 power of 10 for the prefix of shirt sleeve in centi-meter.

Explanation of Solution

In chemistry physical quantities are such as weights, length temperature etc measured in the international system of units which are known as metric system

Some common unit of Metric system are as follows:

  1. Meter (m) is unit of length.
  2. Liter (L) is unit of volume.
  3. Gram (g) and kilogram (kg) are units of mass.
  4. Degree Celsius ( o C  ) is unit of temperature.
  5. Second (s) is unit of time.

In the metric system, prefixes are used to denote about smaller or larger measurements. Generally used along with their abbreviation and meaning are as follows:

Prefix    Abbreviation             Meaning_¯Tera                      T                         1012   Giga                      G                        109Mega                    M                        106Kilo                      k                         103Deci                     d                         101Centi                     c                         102Milli                     m                        103Micro                    μ                        106Nano                      n                        109Pico                      p                         1012Femto                    f                        1015    

The metric prefix is centi is used for 10-2 or -2 power of 10.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The power of 10 for the prefix of 8-milli-meter tape cassettes should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

In chemistry physical quantities are such as weights, length temperature etc measured in the international system of units which are known as metric system

In the metric system, prefixes are used to denote about smaller or larger measurements of any physical quantities.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 155AP

10-3 or -3 power of 10 for the prefix of 8-milli-meter tape cassettes.

Explanation of Solution

In chemistry physical quantities are such as weights, length temperature etc measured in the international system of units which are known as metric system

Some common unit of Metric system are as follows:

  1. Meter (m) is unit of length.
  2. Liter (L) is unit of volume.
  3. Gram (g) and kilogram (kg) are units of mass.
  4. Degree Celsius ( o C  ) is unit of temperature.
  5. Second (s) is unit of time.

In the metric system, prefixes are used to denote about smaller or larger measurements. Generally used along with their abbreviation and meaning are as follows:

Prefix    Abbreviation             Meaning_¯Tera                      T                         1012   Giga                      G                        109Mega                    M                        106Kilo                      k                         103Deci                     d                         101Centi                     c                         102Milli                     m                        103Micro                    μ                        106Nano                      n                        109Pico                      p                         1012Femto                    f                        1015    

The metric prefix is milli is used for 10-3 or -3 power of 10.

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