Basic Chemistry (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134138046
Author: Karen C. Timberlake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1.5, Problem 1.29QAP
Write each of the following as a standard number: a.
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d.
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How many significant figures are represented in each of the following numbers?
a. 3.8 x 10-3
b. 5.20 x 10²
c. 0.00261
d. 24
e. 240
f. 2.40
The result of the calculation (1.0161-0.8711) with correct number of significant figure is
a.
0.04700
b.
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c.
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d.
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A. How many significant figures are in each of the following numbers?
1. 1.234
2. 1.2340
3. 1.2340 x 10-3
4. 1.2340 x 10^-3
5. 1234
6. 12340
7. 0.012340
8. 12.34
9. 123.4
10. 1.23400 x 10-5
B. Express the following number in scientific notation with correct significant figure.
1. 900 000 (3SF)
2. 3400 (2SF)
3. 45 (3SF)
4. 0.815 (2SF)
5. 0.00891 (2SF)
6. 4 500 (2SF)
7. 0.00766 (1SF)
8. 56 000 (2SF)
9. 34 000 (3SF)
10.8930 (4SF)
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