Concept explainers
Interpretation:
Using the information provided, the solutions can be obtained by calculations using suitable formulas.
Concept introduction:
• The rule for determining the number of significant figure are-
1. Non-zero digits are always significant.
2. Any zeros between two significant digits are significant.
3. A final zero or trailing zeros in the decimal portion only are significant.
l • Conversions
1 joule = 0.000239006 kcal
1 lbs = 0.453592 kg
To determine:
a. To determine the significant figures in the measurement of the weight of the nugget.
b. To determine the mass of the nugget in kilograms.
c. To determine the volume of the nugget in cm3.
d. To determine the melting point of gold in degrees Fahrenheit and Kelvin.
e. To determine the kilo-calories required to raise the temperature of the nugget from 500oC to 1064oC and melt all the gold to liquid at 1064oC.
f. To determine the worth of the nugget in dollars.
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