MATTER, MEASUREMENTS, & CALCULATIONS



Chemistry Chapter 2 – Measurements & Calculations

VOCABULARY (15)

accuracy

conversion factor

density

derived unit

directly proportional

indirectly proportional

intensive property

percent error

precision

quantity

scientific notation

SI unit

significant figures

volume

weight

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this chapter you should be able to…

1. Distinguish between a quantity, a unit, and a measurement standard.

2. Name and use SI units for length, mass, time, volume, and density.

3. Distinguish between mass and weight.

4. Perform density calculations.

5. Transform a statement of equality into a conversion factor.

6. Distinguish between accuracy and precision.

7. Determine the number of significant figures in measurements.

8. Perform mathematical operations involving significant figures.

9. Convert measurements into scientific notation.

10. Distinguish between inversely and directly proportional relationships.

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