NAME: ____________________________ SEC/YR.

__________DATE: ___________

Gen. Chemistry Midterm Quiz

Significant Figures
1. Identify the number of significant figures in the following measurements:
a. 1.00 g b. 0.0035 g
c. 0.004500 g d. 101 g
2. Perform the following operations. Keep the correct number of significant figures.
a. 4.56 cm x 9.1 cm b. 20.0 / 4
c. 7.1 + 6.00 d. 8.0 - 4
Metric System
3. List the appropriate SI unit for the following measurements
a. Length b. mass
c. volume d. temperature
4. Why is the metric system used in science?
5. Perform the following unit conversions: Use the factor label (dimensional analysis) method.
a. 44 mm = __________ km b. 15 lbs = _________ mg (1lb = 454 g)
c. 5.0 x 106 sec = _________ days d. 14,110 ft = _________ m (1m = 1.0936 yards)
6. Describe how mass is measured.

7. Read the following balance

8. List the equipment that can be used to measure volume.

9. Read the following graduated cylinder.

10. Describe how you could determine the volume of an irregularly shaped object.