Chemistry: The Science in Context (4th Edition)

Published by W.W. Norton & Co.
ISBN 10: 0393124177
ISBN 13: 978-0-39312-417-0

Chapter 1 - Matter and Energy: The Origin of the Universe - Problems - Page 37: 46

Answer

(d)

Work Step by Step

We’re asked about uncertain values, so the significant figures come from the measured quantities (the denominators), not from the calculated reciprocals. a. 1/545 has 3 significant figures (5,4, 5). b. 1/6.4 x 10-3 has 2 significant figures (6 and 4). c. 1/6.50 has 3 significant figures (6, 5, 0). d.1/1.346 x 10^2 has 4 significant figures (1,3 4, 6). The correct number is (d).
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