SI Unit for Mass

[Molly Posta 1H]

Out of all the equations we've used so far in units 1 and 2, should mass always be in kg? I've been using g for mass for most of my work, but I noticed while reviewing the De Broglie equation that mass needs to be converted into kg for this example. Do some equations require mass in kg while some use g?

[Wil Chai 3D]

The equations that involve joules as a unit require you to use kg, because 1 J = 1 kg m^2 s^-2 . It's important to note also that all equations with Planck's constant require kg, since h = 6.626x10^-34 J*s.

[kateraelDis1L]

Whenever you use DeBroglie, you always want mass in kg. Whether that be the mass of an electron or something else.

[Stuti Pradhan 2J]

Most of the energy equations require kg because Joules = kg⋅m^2⋅s^−2, so you need to use kg to make sure the units cancel. In converting from mass to moles, you just use the molar mass in grams, but otherwise, kg it typically used as it is the SI unit for mass.

Hope this helps!

[Nathan Lao 2I]

It's probably easier to use kg instead of grams since Planck's constant is given as 6.626x10^/34 kg m^2 s^-1. Cancelling units is pretty easy from there.

[Bai Rong Lin 2K]

Out of all the equations we've used so far in units 1 and 2, should mass always be in kg? I've been using g for mass for most of my work, but I noticed while reviewing the De Broglie equation that mass needs to be converted into kg for this example. Do some equations require mass in kg while some use g?

It is based on what type of constant you are using and its units I believe, but the majority of the time kg is being used in these constants!

[ShinwooKim_3E]

Out of all the equations we've used so far in units 1 and 2, should mass always be in kg? I've been using g for mass for most of my work, but I noticed while reviewing the De Broglie equation that mass needs to be converted into kg for this example. Do some equations require mass in kg while some use g?

We should always leave mass in kg when using the De Broglie equation (it's different when talking about stoichiometry or mass measurements of compounds, then we use g)

[Kathy_Li_1H]

Hi! The SI unit for Mass is kilograms, so I would just assume that the equation uses kilograms unless otherwise stated (e.g. the final units has g instead of kg).

[Gicelle Rubin 1E]

Hi! I am pretty sure mass has to be in kg. In examples where I'm given grams, I convert to kg before using any equation.

[Heidi Buri 2I]

Hi! The standard unit of mass (SI unit) is kilograms. I would recommend converting to grams for most equations until it is specifically asking for grams. When converting from kilograms to grams just use that 1 kilogram = 1000 grams.

[Dane_Beasley_1E]

Yes, mass should be converted into kg as it is the SI unit.