Units & Measurements Section 2.1 Define SI Base Units Explain how adding a prefix changes a unit Convert between Metric Units.
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Units & Measurements
Section 2.1
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Define SI Base Units
Explain how adding a prefix changes a
unit
Convert between Metric Units
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Chemists use an internationally recognized
system of units to communicate their
findings.
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Systeme Internationale d’Units (SI) is an
internationally agreed upon system of
measurements.
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A defined unit in a system of measurement.
Example:
Meter
Liter
Gram
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A unit that is defined by a combination of
base units.
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The first known use of the zero was
by 7th century Hindu,
Braghmagupta. Ancient Egyptians
and Greeks mathematicians
computed without using the zero.
However, ancient Babylonians used
a place holder similar to the zero.
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English Standard
Used in United States & Liberia
Yards, Miles, Quarts, & Galloons
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Quantity
Base Units
Unit Abbreviation
S
Mass
Kelvin
Length
Convert 200 ,000 centigrams to grams
Units & Measurements
Section 2.1
Slide 2
Define SI Base Units
Explain how adding a prefix changes a
unit
Convert between Metric Units
Slide 3
Chemists use an internationally recognized
system of units to communicate their
findings.
Slide 4
Systeme Internationale d’Units (SI) is an
internationally agreed upon system of
measurements.
Slide 5
A defined unit in a system of measurement.
Example:
Meter
Liter
Gram
Slide 6
Slide 7
A unit that is defined by a combination of
base units.
Slide 8
Slide 9
The first known use of the zero was
by 7th century Hindu,
Braghmagupta. Ancient Egyptians
and Greeks mathematicians
computed without using the zero.
However, ancient Babylonians used
a place holder similar to the zero.
Slide 10
English Standard
Used in United States & Liberia
Yards, Miles, Quarts, & Galloons
Slide 11
Quantity
Base Units
Unit Abbreviation
S
Mass
Kelvin
Length
Convert 200 ,000 centigrams to grams