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Measurement in Chemistry

The document discusses different measurement concepts including mass, weight, volume, density, specific gravity, and temperature. It provides conversion equations between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin temperature scales. Example calculation problems are given to practice these measurement concepts.

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Measurement in Chemistry

The document discusses different measurement concepts including mass, weight, volume, density, specific gravity, and temperature. It provides conversion equations between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin temperature scales. Example calculation problems are given to practice these measurement concepts.

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General Chemistry 1

Name: Block: Date:

MEASUREMENTS
Concept:
Knowing the correct way to measure and derive data minimizes experimental results errors.
Mass – the amount of matter in an object. It is independent on the object’s location.
Weight – is influence by the pull of gravity on an object and depends on the object’s location.
Volume – the amount of space occupied by an object.
Solid’s volume is obtained by multiplying the length, width and height which express as
V = l * w *h
m
Density – mass per unit volume it occupies. In equation, ρ=
V
Units: g/mL, g/cm3, g/L (most used for gases)
Specific Gravity – a dimensionless quantity referring to the ratio of a solid or a liquid density to that of water at 4 0C.
density of solid∨liquid
In equation, sp gr =
density of water
Temperature – is the measure of hotness and coldness of matter or measure of the average heat/ thermal energy of
particles of an object.
Heat – Total energy that results from the molecular motion inside an object.
Temperature may be expressed in degrees Fahrenheit, degrees Celsius, or Kelvin based on the following
conversion equations:
K = oC + 273.15
o
C = 5/9 (oF – 32)
o
F = 9/5 (oC) + 32

Calculate the following:


1. A piece of platinum metal with a density of 21.5 g/cm 3 has a volume of 4.49 cm3. What is its mass?

2. The temperature of interstellar space is 2.73 K. What is its temperature on Celsius and Fahrenheit scales?

3. What is the volume of a sample of mercury that has a mass of 76.2 grams? The density of mercury is 13.6 g/mL.

4. Convert75oF to degree Celsius.

5. Table salt (sodium chloride) melts at 800 oC. What is the temperature on the Kelvin and Fahrenheit scales?

6. Calculate the density and specific gravity of a solid that weighs 125 grams and has volume of 46.0 milliliters?

Note: Show your complete solution.

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