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Which of the following metric prefixes represents a factor of 10^3?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Metric Prefixes
Multiple Choice
Which multiplier does the metric prefix 'kilo-' represent?
A
10^6
B
10^2
C
10^{-3}
D
10^3
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Understand that metric prefixes are used to denote specific powers of ten to simplify expressing very large or very small quantities.
Recall that the prefix 'kilo-' is commonly used in units like kilogram (kg) or kilometer (km), indicating a multiplication factor.
Identify the power of ten associated with 'kilo-'. It represents a factor of \$10^{3}$, meaning 1 kilo-unit equals 1000 units.
Compare the given options: \$10^{6}\( (mega), \)10^{2}\( (hecto), and \(10^{-3}\) (milli), and recognize that none except \)10^{3}$ matches 'kilo-'.
Conclude that the metric prefix 'kilo-' corresponds to the multiplier \$10^{3}$.
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