Textbook Question
What type of quantity (for example, length, volume, density) do the following units indicate? f. nm
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
SI Units
Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between cubic centimeters (cm^3) and milliliters (mL)?
A
1 cm^3 is equal to 1 mL
B
1 cm^3 is equal to 10 mL
C
1 cm^3 is equal to 0.1 mL
D
1 cm^3 is equal to 100 mL
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Understand that both cubic centimeters (cm^3) and milliliters (mL) are units used to measure volume.
Recall the definition of a milliliter: 1 mL is defined as the volume of a cube that measures 1 cm on each side.
Express this relationship mathematically: since volume of a cube = side length \(\times\) side length \(\times\) side length, then 1 cm^3 = 1 cm \(\times\) 1 cm \(\times\) 1 cm.
Recognize that by definition, 1 cm^3 is exactly equal to 1 mL because both represent the same volume.
Conclude that the correct relationship is: \(1\ \text{cm}^3 = 1\ \text{mL}\).
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