The Prefix for One Thousandth Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

The prefix for one thousandth is:

• A) milli-.
• B) multi-.
• C) nulli-.
• D) mono-.

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Definitions:

Magnesium

A chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12, known for its low density and high strength, used in alloys, fireworks, and medical applications.

Atomic Mass

The mass of an atom, typically measured in atomic mass units (amu) or daltons, representing the total mass of protons, neutrons, and electrons in the atom.

Boron

A chemical element with symbol B and atomic number 5, used in making glass, detergents, and semiconductors.

Isotope

Different versions of a specific chemical element, characterized by varying counts of neutrons, thus altering their total nucleon count.