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Do Now!!!
After reading the two articles in google classroom, what was your opinion on the metric system? Should the USA switch to the metric system or continue using the standard measurement system?

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Units of Measurement

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The Metric System
Also known as the International System of Units (SI Units)
Units are based on multiples of 10
Makes it easy to convert

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SI Base Units

5. Other Base Units Volume Energy Temperature Liter, L Joule, J
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Other Base Units
Volume
Liter, L
Energy
Joule, J
Temperature
Celsius, C

6. Commonly Used Metric Prefixes
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Commonly Used Metric Prefixes

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Dimensional Analysis
A method used by chemists to convert between units in the same dimension using conversion factors
Helps us stay organized when completing long conversions

8. Conversion Bridges Given measurement
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Conversion Bridges
Given measurement
Unit of measurement to be converted to
Equivalence between units

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Note!
When converting to a larger unit, move the decimal point to the left or divide
The answer should be a smaller number!
When converting to a smaller unit, move the decimal point to the right or multiply
The answer should be a larger number!

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Do Now! Perform the following math operations and calculate the number of sig figs at the end!
13.00 x 5
46704 / 2.00
50, –