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, Scientific Notation A form of writing large and small numbers using a coefficient that is at least 1 but
less than 10, followed by a power of 10
Celcius Temperature Scale A temperature scale on which water has a freezing point of 0 C and a boiling
point of 100 C
Centimeter (cm) A unit of length in the metric system; there are 2.54 cm in 1 in
Conversion Factor A ratio in which the numerator and denominator are qualities from an equality or
given relationship. For example, the conversion factors for one metric conversion:
Cubic centimeter (cc or cm^3) The volume of a cube that has 1-cm sides.
Basic metric unit of voume for solids; equal to a mililiter.
Density The relationship of the mass of an object to its volume expressed as grams per
cubic meter (g/cm^3), grams per milliliter (g/mL), or grams per liter (g/L)
Equality A relationship between two units that measure the same quantity
Exact Number A number obtained by counting or by definition
Gram (g) The metric unit used in measurements of mass
International System of Units An international system of units that modifies the metric system
Kelvin (K) Temperature Scale A temperature scale on which the lowest possible temperature is 0 K
Kilogram (Kg) The SI unit of mass. There are 1,000 grams in a kilogram
Liter (L) The metric unit for volume that is slightly larger than a quart
Mass A measure of the quantity of material in an object
Chemistry 2026 | Study
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, Scientific Notation A form of writing large and small numbers using a coefficient that is at least 1 but
less than 10, followed by a power of 10
Celcius Temperature Scale A temperature scale on which water has a freezing point of 0 C and a boiling
point of 100 C
Centimeter (cm) A unit of length in the metric system; there are 2.54 cm in 1 in
Conversion Factor A ratio in which the numerator and denominator are qualities from an equality or
given relationship. For example, the conversion factors for one metric conversion:
Cubic centimeter (cc or cm^3) The volume of a cube that has 1-cm sides.
Basic metric unit of voume for solids; equal to a mililiter.
Density The relationship of the mass of an object to its volume expressed as grams per
cubic meter (g/cm^3), grams per milliliter (g/mL), or grams per liter (g/L)
Equality A relationship between two units that measure the same quantity
Exact Number A number obtained by counting or by definition
Gram (g) The metric unit used in measurements of mass
International System of Units An international system of units that modifies the metric system
Kelvin (K) Temperature Scale A temperature scale on which the lowest possible temperature is 0 K
Kilogram (Kg) The SI unit of mass. There are 1,000 grams in a kilogram
Liter (L) The metric unit for volume that is slightly larger than a quart
Mass A measure of the quantity of material in an object
