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During a biology lab, a student measures the volume of a liquid sample to be $2.5 \times 10^{-3}\text{ liters}$ . What is the volume of this sample in milliliters ( $\text{mL}$ )? (Enter only the numeric value.)

Answer: 2.5 mL

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The volume of the sample is

2.5\text{ mL}

Since

1\text{ liter} = 1000\text{ milliliters}

, we multiply the volume in liters by

1000

. Thus,

2.5 \times 10^{-3} \times 10^3 = 2.5\text{ mL}

Step-by-Step Solution

Identify the conversion factor between liters (L) and milliliters (mL).

1\text{ L} = 1000\text{ mL}

To convert from liters to milliliters, we need to know the volumetric ratio between the two units.

Convert the volume using scientific notation multiplication.

2.5\text{ mL}

2.5 \times 10^{-3}\text{ L} \times 10^3\text{ mL/L} = 2.5 \times 10^{0}\text{ mL} = 2.5\text{ mL}

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Converting scientific notation measurements from liters to milliliters

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