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What is 0.5 liters expressed in milliliters?

  • A. 50 ml
  • B. 500 ml
  • C. 5 ml
  • D. 0.5 ml
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert liters to milliliters, you multiply by 1000 since there are 1000 milliliters in a liter. Therefore, 0.5 liters x 1000 = 500 ml. Choice A (50 ml) is incorrect as it would be the conversion of 0.05 liters. Choice C (5 ml) is incorrect as it would be the conversion of 0.005 liters. Choice D (0.5 ml) is incorrect as it is the original measurement in milliliters, not the converted value from liters.