Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition) - Standalone book
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Author: Karen C. Timberlake
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Chapter 2.2, Problem 2.14QAP
How many significant figures are in each of the following?
a. 20.60 mL
b. 1036.48 kg
c. 4.00 m
d.
e. 60 800 000 g
f.
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