Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134421377
Author: Charles H Corwin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 6KT
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The key term corresponding to the definition “the basic unit of time in the metric system” is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Metric system is a measurement system which has units of meter, liter, and gram as the units for measuring length, volume and mass. Adoption of the metric system as a universal system of measurement has been resisted by several countries. In science, measurements are regularly recorded in metric units.
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Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (8th Edition)
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