Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134421377
Author: Charles H Corwin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.5CE
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Interpretation:
The total number of significant digits present in the unit factor,
Concept introduction:
The significant digits are the numbers in a figure which expresses the precision of a measurement rather than its magnitude. Rounding a number to a desire significant digit involves elimination of insignificant digits using certain rules.
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