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Ch.2 Chemistry and Measurements
Timberlake - Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry 13th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 33a

Write the complete name for each of the following units:
a. cL

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Step 1: Understand the abbreviation 'cL'. The 'c' stands for 'centi-', which is a metric prefix meaning 1/100 or 0.01. The 'L' stands for 'liter', which is a unit of volume in the metric system.
Step 2: Combine the prefix and the base unit. The prefix 'centi-' modifies the base unit 'liter' to represent 1/100 of a liter.
Step 3: Write the complete name for the unit. The complete name for 'cL' is 'centiliter'.
Step 4: Confirm the meaning of the unit. A centiliter is equal to 0.01 liters, which is commonly used to measure small volumes of liquid.
Step 5: Practice with similar units. For example, 'cm' stands for 'centimeter', where 'centi-' modifies 'meter' to represent 1/100 of a meter.

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