CHEM 1151K - Prefixes & Prefix Relationships Kahoot Study

Vocabulary flashcards covering metric prefixes, symbols, powers of 10, conversion factors, and unit relationships from the CHEM 1151K study guide.

Prefix kilo-

A metric prefix meaning $1,000$ or $10^3$, represented by the symbol $k$.

Prefix deci-

A metric prefix meaning $10^{-1}$ (or $1/10$), represented by the symbol $d$.

Prefix centi-

A metric prefix meaning $1/100$ or $10^{-2}$, represented by the symbol $c$.

Prefix milli-

A metric prefix meaning $1/1,000$ or $10^{-3}$, represented by the symbol $m$.

Prefix micro-

A metric prefix meaning $10^{-6}$, represented by the symbol $\text{µ}$.

Prefix nano-

A metric prefix meaning $10^{-9}$, represented by the symbol $n$.

1 Kilogram (kg)

A unit of mass equal to $1,000\,\text{g}$ or $10^3\,\text{g}$.

1 Meter (m)

A unit of length equal to $100\,\text{cm}$.

1 Liter (L)

A unit of volume equal to $1,000\,\text{mL}$.

1 Gram to Milligrams Relationship

$1\,\text{g} = 1,000\,\text{mg}$.

1 Gram to Micrograms Relationship

$1\,\text{g} = 1,000,000\,\text{µg}$.

1 Milligram in Grams

$1\,\text{mg} = 0.001\,\text{g}$.

1 Centimeter in Meters

$1\,\text{cm} = 0.01\,\text{m}$.

1 Microgram in Grams

$1\,\text{µg} = 10^{-6}\,\text{g}$.

Grams to Milligrams Conversion Factor

The conversion factor used to convert grams to milligrams: $\frac{1000\,\text{mg}}{1\,\text{g}}$.

Centimeters to Meters Conversion Factor

The conversion factor used to convert centimeters to meters: $\frac{1\,\text{m}}{100\,\text{cm}}$.

Unit Scale and Count Relationship

If the unit size gets smaller, the number of units needed to represent the same amount increases.

Conversion to a Smaller Unit

A conversion process where the numerical value gets bigger.

Conversion to a Larger Unit

A conversion process where the numerical value gets smaller.

Mass Units Ordering (Largest to Smallest)

The correct sequence of mass units from largest to smallest: $\text{kg}$, $\text{g}$, $\text{mg}$, $\text{µg}$.