Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (8th Edition)
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 PSS, Problem 52E
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Interpretation:

The given exponential number is to be converted into scientific notation.

Concept introduction:

Scientific notation is used to write large numbers or small numbers as the product of a nonexponential term and exponential term in the form of M×10n. M is the number between 1 to 10 written with a decimal after first non-zero digit in the number and n is the exponent which may be positive or negative.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The given exponential number is to be converted into scientific notation.

Concept introduction:

Scientific notation is used to write large numbers or small numbers as the product of a nonexponential term and exponential term in the form of M×10n. M is the number between 1 to 10 written with a decimal after first non-zero digit in the number and n is the exponent which may be positive or negative.

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