- the way that scientists easily handle very large numbers or very small numbers. For example, instead of writing 0.0000000056, we write 5.6 x 10-9.

Language of Chemistry - Scientific Notation - Addition & Subtraction Flashcards by Irina Soloshenko

scientific notation

the way that scientists easily handle very large numbers or very small numbers. For example, instead of writing 0.0000000056, we write 5.6 x 10-9.

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