Principles of General Chemistry
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780073402697
Author: SILBERBERG, Martin S.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill College
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.43P
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Interpretation:Rule that states that zeroes are significant should be determined.
Concept introduction:Significant figures refer toeach digit in any number that is used to write specific number to desired accuracy. These figures include all non-zero digits available in number system. More the number of significant figures, higher will be the accuracy and certainty in measurement of particular number.
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Is to place the decimal polnt are not significant.
Example: 0.0025 has 2 significant figures.
5) Zeros following a decimal significant figure are
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A Chemistry 20 student uses a thermometer and a hot plate and measures the boiling point of ethyl alcohol to be 74.1 ºC. Then, she looks in a reference book and finds that the actual boiling point of ethyl alcohol is 78.4 ºC. What is her percent error?Record only your final answer with the correct number of significant digits and the proper units.
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