Foundations of College Chemistry, Binder Ready Version
Foundations of College Chemistry, Binder Ready Version
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ISBN: 9781119083900
Author: Morris Hein, Susan Arena, Cary Willard
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 1, Problem 8AE
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Calculations have to be carried out for 12.62+1.5+0.25 and the answer has to be provided using proper number of significant figures.

Concept Introduction:

Significant figures:  The digits that are measured in a number including one estimated digit are called as significant figures.

The answers for those calculations that involve addition and subtraction will have the same number of decimal places as the original number with the fewest decimal places.

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