Basic Chemistry
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134878119
Author: Timberlake, Karen C. , William
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 2.4, Problem 43PP
For each of the following pairs, which is the larger unit?
a. milligram or kilogram b. milliliter or microliter
c. m or km d. kL or dL
e. nanometer or picometer
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