Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Appendix A - Questions for Appendix A - Precision, Accuracy, and Significant Figures - Page A.16: 12c

Answer

2

Work Step by Step

We see that the zeros come after the non-zero numbers but before the decimal. Consequently, they are not considered significant. Thus, only the two non-zero numbers are significant.
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