Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Polynomials - 4.2 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notations - 4.2 Exercise Set - Page 244: 11

Answer

negative power of 10

Work Step by Step

A hydrogen atom is very minute and has a very light mass. Thus, its mass is much smaller than one gram. Therefore, the scientific notation for a hydrogen's mass in grams must involve a negative power of 10.
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