Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Chemistry (Book 1) > 3.5 Scientific Notation > Flashcards

3.5 Scientific Notation Flashcards

1
Q

Scientific Notation

A

A shorthand method of writing very large or very small numbers by expressing them as a product of a decimal number between 1 and 10 and an integral power of ten
-all significant figures are maintained

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Addition and Subtraction

A

The exponents must be the same

-coefficients are added without changing the exponents

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Multiplication

A

Exponents do not need to be the same

  • coefficients multiplied
  • exponents ADDED together
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Division

A

Exponents do not need to be the same

  • coefficients divided
  • exponents SUBTRACTED
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Chemistry (Book 1) (27 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions