Significant Figures (Intro)

Significant Figures (Intro)

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Chemistry

11th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are significant figures?

Back

Significant figures are the digits in a number that contribute to its precision. This includes all non-zero digits, any zeros between significant digits, and trailing zeros in the decimal portion.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many significant figures are in the number 146.00 cm³?

Back

5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for counting significant figures in a number with trailing zeros?

Back

Trailing zeros in a number without a decimal point are not significant. However, trailing zeros in a number with a decimal point are significant.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Round the number 0.003406 g to 3 significant figures.

Back

0.00341

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many significant figures are in the number 40000 g?

Back

1 (unless specified with a decimal point, e.g., 40000. which would have 5 significant figures).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many significant figures are in the number 2500 cm?

Back

2 (unless specified with a decimal point, e.g., 2500. which would have 4 significant figures).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many significant figures are in the number 40.310 g?

Back

5

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