You are measuring the mass of different chemicals to get ready to conduct an experiment.

Which one would be a example of the correct International System of Measurement units to use for measuring mass?

A) ounces

B) grams

C) pounds

D) tablespoons

Answer: B) grams

Explanation:

Mass is the amount of matter contained in a substance.

It can be measured in units of kilograms (kg), grams (g), milli grams (mg), pounds etc. These units are interconvertible.

International System of Measurement (S. I.) is the most commonly used system. As we know that there are seven fundamental SI units which are used to find derived units. These are as follows:

1) Mass - Kilogram

2) Length - meter

3) Time - Seconds

4) Electric Current - Ampere

5) Amount of substance - Moles

6) Intensity of light - Candela

7) Temperature - Kelvin

Thus International System of Measurement units used for measuring mass is grams.