Chapter 1-2 Flashcards
1
Q
Sig figs
A
Non zero numbers always
Leading zeros not
Captive zeros do
Trailing zeros only if number had decimal point
2
Q
Sig fig sci not
A
Only find sig figs for baby numbers
3
Q
Sig figs multiplication/division
A
sig figs in result equals number in least precise measurement used in calculation
4
Q
Addition and subtraction sig figs
A
sig figs in result equals number of decimal places in the least precise measurement
5
Q
Monotomics w multiple charges
A
Ti- +3, +4 Sn- +2, +4 Pt-+2,+4 Hg- +1, +2 Mn- +2, +4, +7 Fe- +2, +3 Au- +1, +3 Cu- +1, +2 Co- +2, +3 Cr- +2, +3, +6 C- +2, +4 As- +3, +5 Sb-+3, +5
6
Q
Ion
A
Anything that gains or loses an electron
7
Q
Cation
A
+
8
Q
Anion
A
-
9
Q
Uncertainty in measurement
A
A digit that must be estimated is called uncertain a measurement always has som degree of uncertainty
Ex grapefruit 1.5 = 1.476