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Which of the following is a correct rule regarding significant figures according to the text provided?
Which of the following is a correct rule regarding significant figures according to the text provided?
- Zeroes at the end of a number are significant, regardless of the presence of a decimal point.
- Non-zero numbers are not considered significant.
- Leading zeroes are always significant.
- Zeroes between non-zero numbers are not considered significant. (correct)
What is the correct rule for significant figures in relation to ending zeroes in a number?
What is the correct rule for significant figures in relation to ending zeroes in a number?
- Ending zeroes are never significant.
- Ending zeroes are only significant if there is no decimal point present.
- Ending zeroes are significant only if there is a decimal point present. (correct)
- All ending zeroes are always significant.
How many rules from the total 5 rules for determining significant figures mention that all non-zero numbers are significant?
How many rules from the total 5 rules for determining significant figures mention that all non-zero numbers are significant?
- 1 (correct)
- 4
- 2
- 3
Which of the following numbers has both leading and ending zeroes that are significant?
Which of the following numbers has both leading and ending zeroes that are significant?
In the context of significant figures, how are leading zeroes treated according to the rules?
In the context of significant figures, how are leading zeroes treated according to the rules?
If a number has multiple rules for determining significant figures applied to it, which rule takes precedence?
If a number has multiple rules for determining significant figures applied to it, which rule takes precedence?
When rounding the answer, why did the final mass of 917.551 g become 917.55 g?
When rounding the answer, why did the final mass of 917.551 g become 917.55 g?
What is the total mass when 0.03 g of NaCl is added to 155 g of water?
What is the total mass when 0.03 g of NaCl is added to 155 g of water?
In the calculation 28.3 cm X 5.0 cm, why is the answer rounded to 140 cm2 instead of 141.5 cm2?
In the calculation 28.3 cm X 5.0 cm, why is the answer rounded to 140 cm2 instead of 141.5 cm2?
Why does 454.02 g of aluminum hydroxide multiplied by 5.2 g equal 2400 g?
Why does 454.02 g of aluminum hydroxide multiplied by 5.2 g equal 2400 g?
Flashcards
Significant Figures Rule
Significant Figures Rule
Zeroes between non-zero numbers are significant.
Ending Zeroes
Ending Zeroes
Ending zeroes are significant only with a decimal point.
Non-zero Significance
Non-zero Significance
All non-zero numbers are always significant.
Leading Zeroes
Leading Zeroes
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Rule Precedence
Rule Precedence
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Rounding Rules
Rounding Rules
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Mass Calculation
Mass Calculation
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Area Calculation Rounding
Area Calculation Rounding
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Mass Multiplication
Mass Multiplication
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Total Significant Figures
Total Significant Figures
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