Modified Mastering Chemistry with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Introductory Chemistry (6th Edition)
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Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
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Chapter 2, Problem 61E
Perform each calculation to the correct number of significant figures.
a.87.6+9.888+2.3+10.77
b. 43.7−2.341
c.89.6 + 98.33 − 4.674
d.6.99 −5.772
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Calculate 5.1234 + 0.033 ÷ 1.650 and report to the correct number of significant figures.
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MUST follow the rules of SIGNIFICANT figures
a.) 432/7.3-28.523
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d.) 5.01 x 105/7.8 x 102
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2. 0.000004523 x 2.34 + 10.00000
3. 0.000004523 x 2.34 + 10
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Modified Mastering Chemistry with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Introductory Chemistry (6th Edition)
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a....Ch. 2 - Express each number in scientific notation. a....Ch. 2 - Note: The exercises in the problems section are...Ch. 2 - Express each number in scientific notation. a....Ch. 2 - 35. Express each number in decimal notation (i.e.,...Ch. 2 - 36. Express each number in decimal notation (i.e.,...Ch. 2 - 37. Express each number in decimal notation (i.e.,...Ch. 2 - 38. Express each number in decimal notation (i.e.,...Ch. 2 - 39. Complete the table.
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