Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct value when converting 0.8 grams to milligrams?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Metric Prefixes
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Which one of the following correctly pairs the metric prefix with its abbreviation?
A
kilo — k
B
centi — c
C
milli — M
D
micro — m
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Understand that metric prefixes are used to denote specific powers of ten and each has a standard abbreviation.
Recall the correct abbreviations for the given prefixes: 'kilo' is abbreviated as 'k', 'centi' as 'c', 'milli' as 'm', and 'micro' as the Greek letter 'μ'.
Note that 'M' (uppercase) is the abbreviation for 'mega', not 'milli'. The lowercase 'm' is used for 'milli'.
Recognize that 'micro' is represented by the Greek letter 'μ', not the letter 'm'.
Therefore, the correct pairs are: kilo — k, centi — c, milli — m, and micro — μ.
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