Objectives

Section 3.1 Basic Units and Symbols

• To state the basic units and symbols of the metric system.

• To state the prefixes for multiples and fractions of basic units.

Section 3.2 Metric Conversion Factors

• To write the unit equation for a basic metric unit and a prefix unit.

• To write the two unit factors derived from a metric unit equation.

Section 3.3 Metric—Metric Conversions

• To express a given metric measurement with a different metric prefix.

Section 3.4 Metric—English Conversions

• To express a given measurement in metric units or English units.

Section 3.5 Volume by Calculation

• To state the relationship of length, width, and thickness to the volume of a rectangular solid.

• To express a given volume in units of milliliters, cubic centimeters, or cubic inches.

Section 3.6 Volume by Displacement

• To describe the technique of determining a volume by displacement.

Section 3.7 The Density Concept

• To explain the concept of density.

• To state the value for the density of water: 1.00 g/mL.

• To perform calculations that relate density to mass and volume.

Section 3.8 Temperature

• To state the values for the freezing point and boiling point of water on the Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin scales.

• To express a given temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (°F), degrees Celsius (°C), or Kelvin units (K).

Section 3.9 Heat and Specific Heat

• To state the value for the specific heat of water: 1.00 cal/g °C.

• To perform calculations that relate heat to the mass, specific heat, and temperature change of a substance.