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Ch.1 - Chemical Tools: Experimentation & Measurement
McMurry - Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 4a

A mammalian HELA cell has a diameter of 2 * 10-5 m. Report the diameter of the cell using the most appropriate prefix on the base unit of meter. (LO 1.5) (a) 2 µm

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First, let's understand the prefixes used in the metric system. The prefix 'micro' (µ) represents 10^-6, which means one millionth of the base unit.
Next, we need to convert the given diameter of the cell from meters to micrometers. To do this, we multiply the given diameter by the conversion factor that represents the relationship between meters and micrometers. In this case, 1 meter is equal to 10^6 micrometers.
So, to convert the diameter from meters to micrometers, we multiply the given diameter (2 * 10^-5 m) by the conversion factor (10^6 µm/m).
By multiplying these values, we find that the diameter of the cell in micrometers is 2 * 10^-5 m * 10^6 µm/m.
Finally, simplify the expression to get the diameter of the cell in micrometers. Remember, when multiplying numbers with exponents, you add the exponents if the base numbers are the same.

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Metric Prefixes

Metric prefixes are used to denote specific powers of ten, making it easier to express large or small quantities. For example, 'micro-' (µ) represents 10^-6, allowing us to express measurements in a more manageable form. In the context of the question, converting meters to micrometers simplifies the representation of the cell's diameter.
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Unit Conversion

Unit conversion is the process of converting a quantity expressed in one unit to another unit. This involves multiplying by a conversion factor that relates the two units. In this case, converting the diameter of the HELA cell from meters to micrometers requires multiplying by 1,000,000 (or 10^6) to express the measurement in a more suitable unit for biological cells.
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Cell Size in Biology

Understanding cell size is crucial in biology, as it affects cellular function and organization. Mammalian cells, like HELA cells, typically range from 10 to 30 micrometers in diameter. Recognizing the scale of cellular structures helps in various biological applications, including microscopy and cell biology research.
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