© 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 2 Measurement and Problem Solving Laurie LeBlanc Cuyamaca College Clicker Questions

© 2015 Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 2

Measurement and Problem Solving

Laurie LeBlancCuyamaca College

Clicker Questions


Convert 0.000459 to scientific notation.

A. 4.59 × 104

B. 0.459 × 103

C. 4.59 × 10−3

D. 4.59 × 10−4

E. 4.59 × 10−5


Convert 0.000459 to scientific notation.

A. 4.59 × 104

B. 0.459 × 103

C. 4.59 × 10−3

D. 4.59 × 10−4

E. 4.59 × 10−5


The number 5.43 × 10−6 L can also be written as

A. 5.43 kL.

B. 5.43 mL.

C. 5.43 µL.

D. 5.43 nL.

E. 5.43 pL.


The number 5.43 × 10−6 L can also be written as

A. 5.43 kL.

B. 5.43 mL.

C. 5.43 µL.

D. 5.43 nL.

E. 5.43 pL.


Convert 3.23 × 103 to decimal notation.

A. 3.23

B. 32.3

C. 323

D. 0.00323

E. 3230


Convert 3.23 × 103 to decimal notation.

A. 3.23

B. 32.3

C. 323

D. 0.00323

E. 3230


What is the result of the following problem expressed in scientific notation with the correct number of significant figures?

(6.05 × 106) ÷ (4.020 × 10−9) =

A. 1.50 × 1015

B. 1.51 × 1015

C. 1.505 × 1015

D. 2.43 × 10−2

E. 1.51 × 103



(6.05 × 106) ÷ (4.020 × 10−9) =

A. 1.50 × 1015

B. 1.51 × 1015

C. 1.505 × 1015

D. 2.43 × 10−2

E. 1.51 × 103



(6.051 × 106) ÷ (4.020 × 10−9) × (9.89 + 1.832) =

A. 2.08 × 10−3

B. 1.764 × 1016

C. 1.76 × 1016

D. 1.76 × 10−16

E. 1.764 × 10−16



(6.051 × 106) ÷ (4.020 × 10−9) × (9.89 + 1.832) =

A. 2.08 × 10−3

B. 1.764 × 1016

C. 1.76 × 1016

D. 1.76 × 10−16

E. 1.764 × 10−16


What is the result of the following problem expressed with the correct number of significant figures?

20.15 − 10.569 =

A. 9.6

B. 9.58

C. 9.581

D. 30.72

E. 10.


What is the result of the following problem expressed with the correct number of significant figures?

20.15 − 10.569 =

A. 9.6

B. 9.58

C. 9.581

D. 30.72

E. 10.


How many mL are in 45.1 cm3?

A. 0.00450 mL

B. 4.51 mL

C. 0.451 mL

D. 45.1 mL

E. 45100 mL


How many mL are in 45.1 cm3?

A. 0.00450 mL

B. 4.51 mL

C. 0.451 mL

D. 45.1 mL

E. 45100 mL


Convert 1.500 L to cm3.

A. 1.5 × 103 cm3

B. 1.500 cm3

C. 1.5 × 10−3 cm3

D. 1.500 × 103 cm3

E. 1.500 × 10−3 cm3


Convert 1.500 L to cm3.

A. 1.5 × 103 cm3

B. 1.500 cm3

C. 1.5 × 10−3 cm3

D. 1.500 × 103 cm3

E. 1.500 × 10−3 cm3


What are the two parts of a number written in scientific notation?

A. number and unit

B. decimal and exponential

C. decimal and unit

D. exponent and exponential


What are the two parts of a number written in scientific notation?

A. number and unit

B. decimal and exponential

C. decimal and unit

D. exponent and exponential


Why do scientists use scientific notation?

A. to confuse students

B. to write very large numbers simply

C. to write very small numbers simply

D. all of the above

E. two of the above


Why do scientists use scientific notation?

A. to confuse students

B. to write very large numbers simply

C. to write very small numbers simply

D. all of the above

E. two of the above


Which digit(s) is/are certain in the measurement of 98.6 °F?

A. 98

B. 98.6

C. 6

D. 8

E. 9


Which digit(s) is/are certain in the measurement of 98.6 °F?

A. 98

B. 98.6

C. 6

D. 8

E. 9


How many significant figures are in 0.00500670?

A. 3

B. 5

C. 6

D. 8

E. 9



A. 3

B. 5

C. 6

D. 8

E. 9


What are the fundamental SI units of length, mass, time, and temperature respectively?

A. km, kg, s, K

B. m, g, s, °C

C. m, g, s, K

D. m, kg, s, °C

E. m, kg, s, K


What are the fundamental SI units of length, mass, time, and temperature respectively?

A. km, kg, s, K

B. m, g, s, °C

C. m, g, s, K

D. m, kg, s, °C

E. m, kg, s, K


What is the metric prefix for the factor 10−9?

A. centi-

B. nano-

C. pico-

D. milli-

E. micro-


What is the metric prefix for the factor 10−9?

A. centi-

B. nano-

C. pico-

D. milli-

E. micro-


Convert 155 ft2 to square centimeters.

A. 4.72 × 103 cm2

B. 3.46 × 103 cm2

C. 2.23 × 107 cm2

D. 1.44 × 105 cm2

E. 1.67 × 10−1 cm2


Convert 155 ft2 to square centimeters.

A. 4.72 × 103 cm2

B. 3.46 × 103 cm2

C. 2.23 × 107 cm2

D. 1.44 × 105 cm2

E. 1.67 × 10−1 cm2


What is the mass of a sample of lead that has a density of 11.4 g/mL and displaces 20.1 mL of water?

A. 229 g

B. 0.567 g

C. 1.76 g

D. 11.4 g

E. 2.30 × 10−2 g


What is the mass of a sample of lead that has a density of 11.4 g/mL and displaces 20.1 mL of water?

A. 229 g

B. 0.567 g

C. 1.76 g

D. 11.4 g

E. 2.30 × 10−2 g


What is the identity of an unknown object that has a mass of 1.08 kg and displaces 50.5 cm3 of water? (See Table 2.4)

A. copper

B. lead

C. gold

D. aluminum

E. platinum


What is the identity of an unknown object that has a mass of 1.08 kg and displaces 50.5 cm3 of water? (See Table 2.4)

A. copper

B. lead

C. gold

D. aluminum

E. platinum


Convert 1.500 km3 to liters.

A. 1.500 L

B. 1.500 × 106 L

C. 1.500 × 109 L

D. 1.500 × 102 L

E. 1.500 × 10−2 L


Convert 1.500 km3 to liters.

A. 1.500 L

B. 1.500 × 106 L

C. 1.500 × 109 L

D. 1.500 × 102 L

E. 1.500 × 10−2 L


Which of the following is a frequently used unit for the density of liquids and solids?

A. g/L

B. kg/L

C. g/mL

D. cm3/mL

E. g/m3


Which of the following is a frequently used unit for the density of liquids and solids?

A. g/L

B. kg/L

C. g/mL

D. cm3/mL

E. g/m3


What does the positive exponent tell you about the size of the number 6.022 × 1023?

A. It is less than one.

B. It is less than 6.022.

C. It is equal to zero.

D. It is greater than 1.

E. There is not enough information given for an answer.


What does the positive exponent tell you about the size of the number 6.022 × 1023?

A. It is less than one.

B. It is less than 6.022.

C. It is equal to zero.

D. It is greater than 1.

E. There is not enough information given for an answer.


In Australia, the highway speed limit is posted at 100. km/hr. What is this in mi/hr?

(Note: 1 mi = 5280 ft; 0.6214 mi = 1 km.)

A. 100. mi/hr

B. 161 mi/hr

C. 55.5 mi/hr

D. 75.2 mi/hr

E. 62.1 mi/hr


In Australia, the highway speed limit is posted at 100. km/hr. What is this in mi/hr?

(Note: 1 mi = 5280 ft; 0.6214 mi = 1 km.)

A. 100. mi/hr

B. 161 mi/hr

C. 55.5 mi/hr

D. 75.2 mi/hr

E. 62.1 mi/hr


The gas mileage of a compact car in Europe is 15 km/L. How many miles per gallon would this vehicle obtain in the United States?

(Note: 1 U.S. gal = 3.785 L; 1 km = 0.6214 mi.)

A. 15 mi/gal

B. 30. mi/gal

C. 35 mi/gal

D. 42 mi/gal

E. 55 mi/gal


The gas mileage of a compact car in Europe is 15 km/L. How many miles per gallon would this vehicle obtain in the United States?

(Note: 1 U.S. gal = 3.785 L; 1 km = 0.6214 mi.)

A. 15 mi/gal

B. 30. mi/gal

C. 35 mi/gal

D. 42 mi/gal

E. 55 mi/gal


While driving in Australia, you fill your car with 55.0 L of gas costing $82.50 (Australian). What is the equivalent cost per gallon in U.S. dollars?

(Note: 1 gal = 3.785 L; $1 Australian = $0.7597 U.S.)

A. $0.301

B. $7.47

C. $3.99

D. $4.31

E. $2.76


While driving in Australia, you fill your car with 55.0 L of gas costing $82.50 (Australian). What is the equivalent cost per gallon in U.S. dollars?

(Note: 1 gal = 3.785 L; $1 Australian = $0.7597 U.S.)

A. $0.301

B. $7.47

C. $3.99

D. $4.31

E. $2.76


What are the two important parts of a measurement?

A. The number and the unit

B. The number and the exponent

C. The number and the decimal

D. The decimal and exponent


What are the two important parts of a measurement?

A. The number and the unit

B. The number and the exponent

C. The number and the decimal

D. The decimal and exponent



A. 3

B. 4

C. 2

D. 5

E. None of the above



A. 3

B. 4

C. 2

D. 5



What is the meaning of the metric prefix micro-?

A. 10−6

B. 10−9

C. 103

D. 106

E. 10−2


What is the meaning of the metric prefix micro-?

A. 10−6

B. 10−9

C. 103

D. 106

E. 10−2


How many inches are in 16.3 cm?

A. 41.4 in

B. 6.4 in

C. 0.156 in

D. 6.42 in

E. 32.6 in


How many inches are in 16.3 cm?

A. 41.4 in

B. 6.4 in

C. 0.156 in

D. 6.42 in

E. 32.6 in


How many feet are in 0.4734 km?

A. 1.55 × 102 ft

B. 5.681 ft

C. 1.5531 × 103 ft

D. 0.155 ft

E. 1553 ft


How many feet are in 0.4734 km?

A. 1.55 × 102 ft

B. 5.681 ft

C. 1.5531 × 103 ft

D. 0.155 ft

E. 1553 ft


How many cubic feet are in 1.2 yd3?

A. 3.6 yd3

B. 32 yd3

C. 0.40 yd3

D. 2.4 yd3



How many cubic feet are in 1.2 yd3?

A. 3.6 yd3

B. 32 yd3

C. 0.40 yd3

D. 2.4 yd3



What is the volume in liters of 54.50 g of a liquid with a density of 0.9502 g/mL?

A. 57.36 L

B. 0.0574 L

C. 5.736 × 10−2 L

D. 0.574 L

E. 573.6 L


What is the volume in liters of 54.50 g of a liquid with a density of 0.9502 g/mL?

A. 57.36 L

B. 0.0574 L

C. 5.736 × 10−2 L

D. 0.574 L

E. 573.6 L

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