Measurements and Conversions Chemistry Quiz

Self-Test for Units, Significant Figures, & Conversions

Here's a quiz that tests whether you understand units of measurement, conversions, and significant figures.
Here's a quiz that tests whether you understand units of measurement, conversions, and significant figures. Paper Boat Creative / Getty Images
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Updated on July 03, 2019
1. The number 535.602 rounded to 3 significant figures is:
2. 1 liter is:
3. If a can of soup contains 22.0 oz (ounces) of soup, how many grams of soup is that? (1 lb = 16 oz, 1 lb = 454 g)
4. What is the metric unit for volume?
5. A sample contains 430 mg of mercury. How many significant figures are in the number?
6. The conversion factors from meter to centimeters are:
7. A length of glass tubing is 0.525 m. How many inches long is the tubing? (2.54 cm = 1 inch)
8. What is the density (g/mL) of a sample of mineral oil if 250 mL has a mass of 0.23 kg?
9. When 25 mL of liquid is poured into a 112 g beaker, the liquid+container mass is 134 g. The liquid's specific gravity is
10. If a sample has a specific gravity of 1.2, would it float or sink if you placed it in pure water at room temperature?
Measurements and Conversions Chemistry Quiz
You got: % Correct. Need More Practice With Conversions
I got Need More Practice With Conversions. Measurements and Conversions Chemistry Quiz
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You need more practice to master units, conversions, and significant figures. One way to learn the material is to work your way through the units and measurement study guide. You might also want to review how to cancel units. The best way to improve your skills is to practice working problems.

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Measurements and Conversions Chemistry Quiz
You got: % Correct. Getting Good at Units
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Good job! You missed a few questions, but with a bit more practice, you'll be converting units and working significant figure problems like a pro. A good way to review is to work your way through the units and measurement study guide.

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Measurements and Conversions Chemistry Quiz
You got: % Correct. Ready for Serious Conversion Calculations
I got Ready for Serious Conversion Calculations. Measurements and Conversions Chemistry Quiz
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Great work! You did well on the units and conversions quiz. If you have trouble with any specific types of problems, try looking at a worked example problem to review the concepts and see how to proceed. Remember to check your work to make sure an answer makes sense. You don't want to miss an answer from being careless!

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