Significant Figures

Question 1

What is the abbreviation for significant figures?

Answer 1

SF/ sig figs

Question 2

Are all non zero digits significant?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Are zeros between nonzero digits significant?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Are zeros at the beginning of a number significant? (Even if a decimal is present)

Answer 4

No

Question 5

Are zeros at the end of a number significant?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

If there’s a decimal present, Are zeros at the end of a number significant?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

When multiplying and dividing Sig Figs how do you determine how many do use for the answer?

Answer 7

You use the least amount of sig figs for the answer

Question 8

When adding and subtracting Sig Figs how do you determine how many do use for the answer?

Answer 8

Find the number with least number of sig figs to the right of the decimal point, the final answer should have the same amount of signfigs to the right of the decimal as that number