Question

part 1 of 4
which quantity in each pair is larger? select the single best answer in each part.
note: reference the si prefixes table for additional information.
○ 12 cl
○ 12 ml

Explanation:

Step1: Recall SI prefixes for volume

We know that \(1\ \text{cl} = 10\ \text{mL}\) (since "c" is centi, meaning \(10^{- 2}\), and "m" is milli, meaning \(10^{-3}\); for volume in liters, \(1\ \text{cl}=0.01\ \text{L}\) and \(1\ \text{mL} = 0.001\ \text{L}\), so \(1\ \text{cl}=10\ \text{mL}\)).

Step2: Convert 12 cl to mL

To compare \(12\ \text{cl}\) and \(12\ \text{mL}\), we convert \(12\ \text{cl}\) to mL. Using the conversion factor \(1\ \text{cl} = 10\ \text{mL}\), we have \(12\ \text{cl}=12\times10\ \text{mL}=120\ \text{mL}\).

Step3: Compare the two quantities

Now we compare \(120\ \text{mL}\) (which is \(12\ \text{cl}\)) and \(12\ \text{mL}\). Since \(120>12\), \(12\ \text{cl}\) is larger than \(12\ \text{mL}\).

Answer:

\(12\ \text{cl}\)