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1. What is it called when base units are combined, such as g/mL for density?

• A. combined units
• B. derived units
• C. base units
• D. calculated units

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: derived units. When base units (such as grams or milliliters) are combined, as seen in g/mL (grams per milliliter) for density, they form derived units. Derived units measure complex quantities that are derived from combinations of base units. Choice A, 'combined units,' is incorrect as it does not specifically refer to the formation of new units from base units. Choice C, 'base units,' is incorrect because base units are the fundamental units from which all other units are derived, not the combinations of units. Choice D, 'calculated units,' is incorrect as it does not accurately describe the concept of combining base units to form a new unit like g/mL for density.

2. How many milliliters are in 1 ounce?

• A. 20 ml
• B. 30 ml
• C. 40 ml
• D. 50 ml

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 30 ml. 1 ounce is equivalent to 30 milliliters. This conversion is a common one in many contexts involving liquid measurements. Choice A (20 ml), Choice C (40 ml), and Choice D (50 ml) are incorrect conversions and do not represent the accurate conversion between ounces and milliliters.

3. How many micrograms are in 1 milligram?

• A. 1 µg
• B. 10 µg
• C. 100 µg
• D. 1,000 µg

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 1,000 µg. To convert milligrams to micrograms, you need to multiply by 1,000 because there are 1,000 micrograms in 1 milligram. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not correctly convert milligrams to micrograms. 1 milligram is equal to 1,000 micrograms, making choice D the right answer.

4. What is 0.5 liters expressed in milliliters?

• A. 50 ml
• B. 500 ml
• C. 5 ml
• D. 0.5 ml

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert liters to milliliters, you multiply by 1000 since there are 1000 milliliters in a liter. Therefore, 0.5 liters x 1000 = 500 ml. Choice A (50 ml) is incorrect as it would be the conversion of 0.05 liters. Choice C (5 ml) is incorrect as it would be the conversion of 0.005 liters. Choice D (0.5 ml) is incorrect as it is the original measurement in milliliters, not the converted value from liters.

5. The SI prefixes micro and milli represent, respectively:

• A. 10^-6 and 10^-3
• B. 10^-9 and 10^-6
• C. 10^-12 and 10^-9
• D. 10^-15 and 10^-12

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The prefixes 'micro-' and 'milli-' represent 10^-6 and 10^-3, respectively. 'Micro-' denotes one-millionth (10^-6), while 'milli-' denotes one-thousandth (10^-3). Choice B is incorrect because it confuses the order of magnitudes for micro and milli. Choice C and D are also incorrect as they provide the wrong values for the prefixes micro and milli.

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