Abbreviations
What does mg, g, and kg stand for?
Milligram, gram, and kilogram
How many millimeters are in 1 cm?
10mm
If you are going from a bigger unit to a smaller unit, which way do you move the decimal?
Right
The amount of matter in an object
Mass
Always wear these if instructed to do so
Safety Goggles
What does cm3 stand for?
Centimeter cubed
how many kiloliters are in 1000L
1 kL
If you are going from a smaller unit to a bigger unit, which way do you move the decimal?
Left
The distance between two points
Length
Never perform experiments without this person
Teacher
What does dg stand for?
Decigram
How many centimeters are in a meter?
100 cm
65 hm = ___________ m
6,500m
The amount of space an object takes up.
Volume
Make sure you read and listen to all of these before starting any experiment.
Directions
What does dkL stand for?
Dekaliter
How many decigrams are in 100 cg?
10 dg
73mL = ____________ L
0.073L
When reading a graduated cylinder, you always read from this curved line
Meniscus
Do not participate in this type of behavior in the classroom
Reckless or Horseplay
What does hg stand for?
Hectogram
How many centimeters cubed are in 1 mL
1 cm3
2.9kg = ______________ cg
290,000cg
An exact quantity that people agree to use to compare measurements.
Standard
Do this instead of put the chemicals near your face.
Waft