Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the basic unit used to measure volume in the metric system?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
SI Units
Multiple Choice
Which of the following units cannot be used to measure the volume of water?
A
cubic centimeter
B
milliliter
C
meter
D
liter
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand that volume is a measure of the amount of space an object or substance occupies, and it is typically expressed in cubic units of length or in units derived from cubic measurements.
Step 2: Recognize that a cubic centimeter (cm\^3) is a unit of volume because it represents a cube that is 1 centimeter on each side, so it directly measures volume.
Step 3: Know that a milliliter (mL) is defined as exactly 1 cubic centimeter (1 mL = 1 cm\^3), so it is also a valid unit for measuring volume.
Step 4: Understand that a liter (L) is a larger unit of volume commonly used for liquids, where 1 liter equals 1000 milliliters or 1000 cubic centimeters, so it is also a valid volume unit.
Step 5: Realize that a meter (m) is a unit of length, not volume, so it cannot be used to measure the volume of water or any other substance.
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