Mastering Significant Figures and Notation

Identify the number of significant figures in the measurement 0.007890.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

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Convert the number 0.000567 to scientific notation.

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Multiply the numbers 6.02 and 0.0045 and express the result with the correct number of significant figures.

• 0.02709

• 0.0271

• 0.027

• 0.03

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Convert the number 9,800,000 to scientific notation and identify the number of significant figures.

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A laboratory scale shows a mass of 0.04560 kg. How many significant figures are in this measurement?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

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Divide the number 0.00345 by 0.12 and express the result with the correct number of significant figures.

• 0.02875

• 0.0288

• 0.029

• 0.03

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Round the number 0.009876 to three significant figures.

• 0.0098

• 0.00987

• 0.00988

• 0.0099

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A scientist measures the volume of a liquid as 23.456 mL. If the true volume is 23.460 mL, calculate the percent error and assess the accuracy of the measurement.

• 0.017%, accurate

• 0.017%, not accurate

• 0.017%, precise

• 0.017%, not precise

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Convert the number 0.0001234 to scientific notation.

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