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Chem 110 ChE
SI base units & SI prefixes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Prefix: Mega- (M; as in megameter) | 10^6 meters |
| Prefix: Kilo- (k; as in kilometer) | 10^3 meters |
| Prefix: Deci- (d; as in decimeter) | 10^-1 meters |
| Prefix: Centi- (c; as in centimeter) | 10^-2 meters |
| Prefix: Milli- (m; as in millimeter) | 10^-3 meters |
| Prefix: Micro- (μ; as in micrometer) | 10^-6 meters |
| Prefix: Nano- (n; as in nanometer) | 10^-9 meters |
| Prefix: Pico- (p; as in picometer) | 10^-12 meters |
| Prefix: Femto- (f; as in femtometer) | 10^-15 meters |
| Å (as in angstrom) | 10^-10 meters |
| Used to measure mass | Kilogram (kg) |
| Used to measure length | Meters (m) |
| Used to measure time | Seconds (s or sec) |
| Used to measure temperature | Kelvin (K) |
| Used to measure the amount of a substance | Mole (mol) |
| Used to measure electric current | Ampere (A) |
| Used to measure luminous intensity | Candel (cd) |