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Page 1: Units & Measurements Section 2.1.  Define SI Base Units  Explain how adding a prefix changes a unit  Convert between Metric Units

Units & MeasurementsSection 2.1

Page 2: Units & Measurements Section 2.1.  Define SI Base Units  Explain how adding a prefix changes a unit  Convert between Metric Units

Define SI Base Units

Explain how adding a prefix changes a unit

Convert between Metric Units

Page 3: Units & Measurements Section 2.1.  Define SI Base Units  Explain how adding a prefix changes a unit  Convert between Metric Units

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.

Page 5: Units & Measurements Section 2.1.  Define SI Base Units  Explain how adding a prefix changes a unit  Convert between Metric Units

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