Significant Figures Flashcards
1
Q
Any non zero number is…
A
significant
2
Q
Any zero between two non zeros is…
A
significant
3
Q
Any zero after a non zero with a decimal point is…
A
significant
4
Q
Any zero after a non zero without a decimal point is…
A
not significant
5
Q
Any zero before a non zero is…
A
not significant
6
Q
Multiplication and division in scientific prefixes.
A
Your final answer’s significant figures should match with the number of significant figures of property with the least number of significant figures.
7
Q
Addition and subtraction in scientific prefixes.
A
Your final answer’s number of decimal places should match with the number of decimal places of property with the least number of decimal places
8
Q
How do you write out standard notation?
A
a x 10^b
