Sig Figs Flashcards
1
Q
Significant Figures
A
All digits known with certainty plus one final digit.
Ex. 4.608m x 100cm/1m = 460.8cm
2
Q
Sig Fig Rules
A
> All non zero numbers are significant
Zeroes between non zero numbers are significant (sandwich rule).
Leading Zeros are NOT significant
Trailing Zeroes are significant IF there is a decimal point
3
Q
How many Sig Figs in 2000?
A
1 sig fig
4
Q
How many Sig figs in 50.0?
A
3 sig figs
5
Q
How many Sig Figs in 0.006?
A
1 sig fig
6
Q
How many sig figs in 0.00700?
A
3 sig figs
7
Q
How Many sig figs in 4607?
A
4 sig figs
