Gen Chem L4-Measurement Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
A collection of quantitative or numerical data that describes a property of an object or event.
A
MEASUREMENT
2
Q
Pertains to the digits or figures.
A
SIGNIFICANT FIGURES
3
Q
All zeros between non zero digits are always?
A
SIGNIFICANT
3
Q
If a number contains NO ZEROS, all of the digits are?
A
SIGNIFICANT
4
Q
Zeros before or zeros to the left of first nonzero digit
are?
A
NOT SIGNIFICANT
5
Q
If zeros at the right/end of a nonzero digits without a decimal point are?
A
NOT SIGNIFICANT
6
Q
If zeros to the right/end of a nonzero digit with a decimal point are?
A
SIGNIFICANT
7
Q
A shorthand way of writing a large number of small numbers. It is short hand method for writing number.
A
SCIENTIFIC NOTATION
