Activity no. 03
Measurements
Group No. 43
Names:
Rating
Anoos, Kim Grazelle C.
1. Objective
Apolinario, Patricia Denise B.
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2.
Data, Result, & Discussion
Remotin, Kristina M.
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3. Q & A
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Date Performed: November 22, 2015
4. Conclusion
Date Submitted: December 09, 2015
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5. N & F
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Total Score
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I.
Introduction:
A measurement usually consists of a unit and a number expressing the quantity of that
unit. We may express the same physical measurement with different units, which can
create confusion. We define other measurements using these fundamental SI units.
Chemists frequently work with measurements that are very large or very small.
II.
Objectives:
1. To be able to accurately and precisely record data in the experiment
2. To gain a familiarity with conversions concerning SI units, metric and English
System.
3. To gain a mastery and comparison on how the Metric and English systems work
4. To establish the proper and efficient usage of measuring devices
5. To measure the properties of matter (mass, length, temperature, et al.) With
precision and accuracy
III.
Meterstick
462cm
181.89 inches
Dimension
Length
Width
Thickness
Area
Volume
Foot rule
8.16 inches
7 inches
2.4 inches
57.12 inches
137.088 inches
meterstick
22.5 cm
8.2 cm
5.9 cm
184.5 cm
1088.55cm
Mass
135.6 g.
145 g
83.1 g
Temperature
31 C
13 C
100 C
calculation:
A. Solution:
1 ft= 12 in
1 in= 2.54 cm
5 ft X 12 in/i ft X 2.54 cm/1 in
= 152.4 cm
4 in X 2.54 cm/1 in
= 10.16 cm
152.4 cm + 10.16 cm = 162.56 or 162.6 cm
B. Solution:
1 kg= 2.205 lbs
1 lb X 1 kg/2.205 lbs
= 45.35 kg
5. Two patients have been taken their body temperatures - patient A: 99F and patient B: 313 K.
If the normal body temperature is 37C, which patient has fever?
answer: Patient B has fever because his body temperature is expressed as 40.0 C, whereas the
temperature of Patient A is only 37.2 C.
calculations:
A. Solution:
99F to C
F to C
C=5/9 (F - 32)
=5/9 (99F-32C)
=5/9 (67)
=335/9
=37.2 C
B. Solution:
313K to C
K to C
C= K-273
= 313-273
= 40
= 40.0 C
Source: http://anthium.blogspot.com/2010/01/lab-report-measurements.html
V.
Conclusion:
Due to the insufficiency of qualitative observations to make conclusions, scientific
observations are quantitatively done and therefore, include measurements. Properties
of matter such as length, mass, volume and so forth can be measured and expressed
(afterwards converted through the use of dimensional analysis) in units of both the
English and Metric systems. In a general sense, the metric system is more
advantageous, more convenient to use than the English system. Recorded data
depends upon and must reflect the accuracy as well as the precision of the measuring
devices used. Moreover, a solid background on significant figures and the knowledge
on the proper usage of measuring devices help people make reliable conclusions.
VI.
References:
http://anthium.blogspot.com/2010/01/lab-report-measurements.html