Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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Think about sig figs when you tell me what is wrong with my solution to this problem

Look at the following solution to this sig fig problem and tell me what I have done wrong. Then show me the correct and best way to solve this problem.

The question:

Add the following quantities: 4.05 kg + 567.95 g + 100.1 g

My solution:

4.05 + 567.95 + 100.1 = 672.1

There are several things wrong with my solution. Tell me what they are.

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The answer is 4718 g. It contains zero significant figures in the decimal portion because the quantity 4050 contains zero significant figures (least significant figures) in its decimal portion.

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