Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.

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: 17a

Answer

1.500

Work Step by Step

To solve this problem, perform the simple mathematical steps indicated by plugging them into a calculator. This gives: 1.49999... Once you obtain this answer, decide the number of significant digits. The number of significant digits is given by the fewest number of significant digits in any of the numbers used. Thus: 1.500

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