Scelta multipla
Which statement best describes how prefixes in the metric system relate to the basic units?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Metric Prefixes
Scelta multipla
Which of the following is the correct multiplier for the metric prefix centi-?
A
10^{-1}
B
10^{2}
C
10^{-2}
D
10^{-3}
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Recall that metric prefixes represent powers of ten that scale the base unit by a certain factor.
Identify the prefix 'centi-' and remember that it means one hundredth of the base unit.
Express 'one hundredth' as a power of ten: one hundredth is \( \frac{1}{100} \), which equals \( 10^{-2} \).
Compare the given options to the value \( 10^{-2} \) to find the correct multiplier for 'centi-'.
Conclude that the correct multiplier for the prefix 'centi-' is \( 10^{-2} \).
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