Chemistry Atoms First2e
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Chapter 1, Problem 50E
The following quantities were reported on the labels of commercial products. Determine the number of significant figures in each.
- 0.0055 g active ingredients
- 12 tablets
- 3% hydrogen peroxide
- 5.5 ounces
- 473 mL
- 1.75% bismuth
- 0.00 1% phosphoric acid
- 99.80% inert ingredients
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