Table of contents

1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

1. Matter and Measurements

Metric Prefixes

GOB Chemistry

1. Matter and Measurements

Metric Prefixes

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Problem 31b

Textbook Question

Write the abbreviation for each of the following units:
b. deciliter

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Understand the prefix 'deci-' in the metric system, which represents one-tenth (1/10) of the base unit.

The base unit for volume in the metric system is the liter, abbreviated as 'L'.

Combine the prefix 'deci-' with the base unit 'liter' to form the unit 'deciliter'.

The abbreviation for 'deciliter' is formed by combining the abbreviation for 'deci-' (d) and 'liter' (L).

Write the abbreviation for 'deciliter' as 'dL'.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Metric System

The metric system is an international decimalized system of measurement used in most countries. It is based on units of ten, making it easier to convert between different units. Common metric units include meters for length, grams for mass, and liters for volume.

Volume Measurement

Volume measurement refers to the quantification of three-dimensional space occupied by a substance. In the metric system, volume is commonly measured in liters (L) and its subdivisions, such as milliliters (mL) and deciliters (dL). Understanding these units is essential for accurately measuring liquids.

Abbreviations in Measurement

Abbreviations in measurement are standardized short forms used to represent units of measurement. For example, 'deciliter' is abbreviated as 'dL', where 'deci-' indicates a factor of one-tenth. Familiarity with these abbreviations is crucial for clear communication in scientific and everyday contexts.