SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 29
review 35 mm = _______ dm     _____ mm    _____ km 0.25 dm3   = _____ cL  = ______ cc Bromine heptafluoride  _____ N2 S3 ________________________ Na2S 6500000 = ________ 0.00344 = __________ 3.6 X 10-3   x  6.1 X 10-6   = _____________ 3.6 X 10-3   /  6.1 X 10-6   = _____________
review 35 mm = 0.35 dm =    35000mm =    0.000035km 0.25 dm3 (L)  = 25cL  = 250 cc (mL)  Bromine heptafluoride__BrF7___ N2 S3 dinitrogentrisulfide Na2S  sodium sulfide 6500000 = 6.5 X 106 0.00344 = 3.44 X 10-3 3.6 X 10-3   x  6.1 X 10-6   = 21.96 X 10-9  = 2.2 X 10-8 3.6 X 10-3   /  6.1 X 10-6   = 0.59 X 103 = 5.9 X 102
Measurements are estimates Exact numbers  Counted -- I have 3 sons Defined  -- 4 qt in 1 gal Measured “exactness” limited by measuring device, object and user
Significant figures Measured and exact number Exact: Counted  13,000 people attended the conference 49 citizens attended the council meeting Defined 12 in = 1 ft,  2.54 cm = 1 in   1 kg = 2.2 lb NOT defined – remember weight changes!!! Measurements All are estimates – depend on precision of device
16 oz = 1 lb,   exact -- defined 2.54 cm = 1 in, exaact -- defined 454 g = 1 lb,  measured 1.6 km = 1 mi  not exact (rounded off for convenience) Actual exact number: 1 mi X 5280ft/mi X 12 in/ft X 2.54 cm/in  = 160934 cm      or 1.609344 km  this would be the EXACT conversion Exact or measured??
Your reading might be 3.5 cm Measuring Estimate an Additional digit If possible If lines are very Close together May not be Practical!!! Your reading might be 4.55 – but on A real meter stick, you probably cannot Read between the mm lines Your reading should be 3.0 cm This means you think the real Value is between 2.9 and 3.1 Not between 2 and 4!!
Counting Significant Figures Number of Significant Figures 	38.15 cm 	5.6 ft				 	65.6 lb				 	122.55 m			 Complete: All non-zero digits in a measured number are (significant or not significant). Answers: 4,2,3,5
Leading Zeros Number of Significant Figures 	0.008 mm	 	0.0156 oz			 	0.0042 lb			 	0.000262 mL Complete: Leading zeros in decimal numbers are (significant or not significant). Answers: 1,3,2,3
Sandwiched Zeros Number of Significant Figures 50.8 mm 	2001 min			 	0.702 lb				 	0.00405 m	 		 Complete: Zeros between nonzero numbers are (significant or not significant). Answers: 3,4,3,3
Trailing Zeros Number of Significant Figures 25,000 in.  200 yr				    48,600 gal			 	25,005,000 g  		 Complete: Trailing zeros in numbers without decimals are (significant or not significant)  if they are serving as place holders. Answers: 2,1,3,5
review 35 mm = _______ dm     _____ mm    _____ km 0.25 dm3   = _____ cL  = ______ cc Bromine heptafluoride  _____ N2 S3 ________________________ Na2S 6500000 = ________ 0.00344 = __________ 3.6 X 10-3   x  6.1 X 10-6   = _____________ 3.6 X 10-3   /  6.1 X 10-6   = _____________
review 35 mm = 0.35 dm =    35000mm =    0.000035km 0.25 dm3 (L)  = 25cL  = 250 cc (mL)  Bromine heptafluoride__BrF7___ N2 S3 dinitrogentrisulfide Na2S  sodium sulfide 6500000 = 6.5 X 106 0.00344 = 3.44 X 10-3 3.6 X 10-3   x  6.1 X 10-6   = 21.96 X 10-9  = 2.2 X 10-8 3.6 X 10-3   /  6.1 X 10-6   = 0.59 X 103 = 5.9 X 102
Measurements are estimates Exact numbers  Counted -- I have 3 sons Defined  -- 4 qt in 1 gal Measured “exactness” limited by measuring device, object and user
Significant figures Measured and exact number Exact: Counted  13,000 people attended the conference 49 citizens attended the council meeting Defined 12 in = 1 ft,  2.54 cm = 1 in   1 kg = 2.2 lb NOT defined – remember weight changes!!! Measurements All are estimates – depend on precision of device
16 oz = 1 lb,   exact -- defined 2.54 cm = 1 in, exaact -- defined 454 g = 1 lb,  measured 1.6 km = 1 mi  not exact (rounded off for convenience) Actual exact number: 1 mi X 5280ft/mi X 12 in/ft X 2.54 cm/in  = 160934 cm      or 1.609344 km  this would be the EXACT conversion Exact or measured??
Your reading might be 3.5 cm Measuring Estimate an Additional digit If possible If lines are very Close together May not be Practical!!! Your reading might be 4.55 – but on A real meter stick, you probably cannot Read between the mm lines Your reading should be 3.0 cm This means you think the real Value is between 2.9 and 3.1 Not between 2 and 4!!
Counting Significant Figures Number of Significant Figures 	38.15 cm 	5.6 ft				 	65.6 lb				 	122.55 m			 Complete: All non-zero digits in a measured number are (significant or not significant). Answers: 4,2,3,5
Leading Zeros Number of Significant Figures 	0.008 mm	 	0.0156 oz			 	0.0042 lb			 	0.000262 mL Complete: Leading zeros in decimal numbers are (significant or not significant). Answers: 1,3,2,3
Sandwiched Zeros Number of Significant Figures 50.8 mm 	2001 min			 	0.702 lb				 	0.00405 m	 		 Complete: Zeros between nonzero numbers are (significant or not significant). Answers: 3,4,3,3
Trailing Zeros Number of Significant Figures 25,000 in.  200 yr				    48,600 gal			 	25,005,000 g  		 Complete: Trailing zeros in numbers without decimals are (significant or not significant)  if they are serving as place holders. Answers: 2,1,3,5
HW Quiz Wed: metrics, sci not, naming HW problems:  CH 1: 9-16-24, 61, 62 53 a,c  (c volume displacement), 54  (density) Next class: classification of matter, chem and physical properties, (Ch3 sec 1 and Ch 5 sec 3) start conversion factors (Ch 1: sec 6,7,8) Check out mastering chemistry for problems!!
Learning Check A. Which answers contain 3 significant  figures? 0.4760	    2)  0.00476	  3)  4760  B. All the zeros are significant in  1)   0.00307 	    2)  25.300	  3)  2.050 x 103 C. 534,675 rounded to 3 significant  figures is 1)  535   	   2)  535,000    	  3) 5.35 x 105 Answers: a: 2/3; b: 2/3; c: 2/3
Learning Check In which set(s) do both numbers contain the same number of significant figures?  	    1)  22.0  and 22.00   	  		2)  400.0 and 40     		3)  0.000015 and 150,000 Answer: #3
Learning Check State the number of significant figures in each of the following:	     		 	A.   0.030 m1	 2	 3 	B.  4.050 L			 2	 3	 4 	C.  0.0008 g		 	 1	 2	 4 	D.  3.00 m		 	 1	 2	 3 	E.  2,080,000 bees	 	 3	 5	 7    29 people attended the conference ???EXACT Answers: a 2  b 4  c 1  d 3  e 3
Significant Numbers in Calculations ,[object Object]
A calculated answer cannot be more precise than the measuring tool.
A calculated answer must match the least precise measurement.
Significant figures are needed for final answers from	 	1)  adding or subtracting 		2)  multiplying or dividing
Adding and Subtracting 	The answer has the same number of decimal places as the measurement with the fewest decimal places. 25.2 gone decimal place +   1.34 gtwo decimal places    26.54		answer 26.5  one decimal place

More Related Content

What's hot

History of pi
History of piHistory of pi
History of pi
pimath
 
just reference
just referencejust reference
just reference
Sumin Kim
 
TechMathI - 6.2 - Similarity examples
TechMathI - 6.2 - Similarity examplesTechMathI - 6.2 - Similarity examples
TechMathI - 6.2 - Similarity examples
lmrhodes
 
7 1 And 7 2 Ratio, Proportion
7 1 And 7 2 Ratio, Proportion7 1 And 7 2 Ratio, Proportion
7 1 And 7 2 Ratio, Proportion
Mr. Hohman
 
Adding and subtracting
Adding and subtractingAdding and subtracting
Adding and subtracting
Diana Pineda
 
Chapter2.7
Chapter2.7Chapter2.7
Chapter2.7
nglaze10
 
Chapter 1 presentation
Chapter 1 presentationChapter 1 presentation
Chapter 1 presentation
jlchilek
 

What's hot (19)

History of pi
History of piHistory of pi
History of pi
 
Quantity and unit
Quantity and unitQuantity and unit
Quantity and unit
 
just reference
just referencejust reference
just reference
 
TechMathI - 6.2 - Similarity examples
TechMathI - 6.2 - Similarity examplesTechMathI - 6.2 - Similarity examples
TechMathI - 6.2 - Similarity examples
 
Fractions, percentages, decimals
Fractions, percentages, decimalsFractions, percentages, decimals
Fractions, percentages, decimals
 
Sig Fig
Sig FigSig Fig
Sig Fig
 
Subtracting Mixed Fractions by Chris Wilson
Subtracting Mixed Fractions by Chris WilsonSubtracting Mixed Fractions by Chris Wilson
Subtracting Mixed Fractions by Chris Wilson
 
Adding & Subtracting Decimals
Adding & Subtracting DecimalsAdding & Subtracting Decimals
Adding & Subtracting Decimals
 
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Adding and Subtracting DecimalsAdding and Subtracting Decimals
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
 
7 1 And 7 2 Ratio, Proportion
7 1 And 7 2 Ratio, Proportion7 1 And 7 2 Ratio, Proportion
7 1 And 7 2 Ratio, Proportion
 
Math values, value maths p7
Math values, value maths p7Math values, value maths p7
Math values, value maths p7
 
Obj. 34 Ratio and Proportion
Obj. 34 Ratio and ProportionObj. 34 Ratio and Proportion
Obj. 34 Ratio and Proportion
 
Adding and subtracting
Adding and subtractingAdding and subtracting
Adding and subtracting
 
Chapter2.7
Chapter2.7Chapter2.7
Chapter2.7
 
Geo 7-1 Ratios and Proportions
Geo 7-1 Ratios and ProportionsGeo 7-1 Ratios and Proportions
Geo 7-1 Ratios and Proportions
 
Math 1314 College Algebra Arithmetic Review
Math 1314 College Algebra Arithmetic ReviewMath 1314 College Algebra Arithmetic Review
Math 1314 College Algebra Arithmetic Review
 
Chapter 1 presentation
Chapter 1 presentationChapter 1 presentation
Chapter 1 presentation
 
Fractions lesson
Fractions lessonFractions lesson
Fractions lesson
 
Decimal numbers 2º
Decimal numbers  2ºDecimal numbers  2º
Decimal numbers 2º
 

Viewers also liked (8)

7 131-2011su 6-14
7 131-2011su 6-147 131-2011su 6-14
7 131-2011su 6-14
 
Kinetics
KineticsKinetics
Kinetics
 
Chemical and physical properties
Chemical and physical propertiesChemical and physical properties
Chemical and physical properties
 
Classification of matter slides
Classification of matter slidesClassification of matter slides
Classification of matter slides
 
6 29 moles 1
6 29 moles 16 29 moles 1
6 29 moles 1
 
6 29 neutralization
6 29 neutralization6 29 neutralization
6 29 neutralization
 
Electrolytes
ElectrolytesElectrolytes
Electrolytes
 
Measurement NOTES
Measurement NOTESMeasurement NOTES
Measurement NOTES
 

Similar to 131 1-31-2011

Chemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPoint
Chemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPointChemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPoint
Chemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPoint
Mel Anthony Pepito
 
Ch 3 Measurement And Density
Ch 3  Measurement And DensityCh 3  Measurement And Density
Ch 3 Measurement And Density
kermis
 
Chapter 3 scientific measurement 1
Chapter 3 scientific measurement 1Chapter 3 scientific measurement 1
Chapter 3 scientific measurement 1
dmerrimon
 
Chemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPoint
Chemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPointChemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPoint
Chemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPoint
Mr. Walajtys
 
Measured And Exact Numbers
Measured And Exact NumbersMeasured And Exact Numbers
Measured And Exact Numbers
Cesar Chavez HS
 
Chapter 3 scientific measurement
Chapter 3 scientific measurementChapter 3 scientific measurement
Chapter 3 scientific measurement
mcnewbold
 
06 significant figures
06 significant figures06 significant figures
06 significant figures
Fidelfo Moral
 

Similar to 131 1-31-2011 (20)

Chemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPoint
Chemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPointChemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPoint
Chemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPoint
 
Ch 3 Measurement And Density
Ch 3  Measurement And DensityCh 3  Measurement And Density
Ch 3 Measurement And Density
 
Grade 9 Uo-L4-Scientific No & Sig Dig
Grade 9 Uo-L4-Scientific No & Sig DigGrade 9 Uo-L4-Scientific No & Sig Dig
Grade 9 Uo-L4-Scientific No & Sig Dig
 
Chapter 3 notes chemistry
Chapter 3 notes chemistryChapter 3 notes chemistry
Chapter 3 notes chemistry
 
Chapter 3 scientific measurement 1
Chapter 3 scientific measurement 1Chapter 3 scientific measurement 1
Chapter 3 scientific measurement 1
 
3-measurement-161127184347.pptx
3-measurement-161127184347.pptx3-measurement-161127184347.pptx
3-measurement-161127184347.pptx
 
Chemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPoint
Chemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPointChemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPoint
Chemistry - Chp 3 - Scientific Measurement - PowerPoint
 
Sig figs (1)
Sig figs (1)Sig figs (1)
Sig figs (1)
 
general chemistry ch1
general  chemistry ch1general  chemistry ch1
general chemistry ch1
 
Measured And Exact Numbers
Measured And Exact NumbersMeasured And Exact Numbers
Measured And Exact Numbers
 
Ch 3 final ppt
Ch 3 final pptCh 3 final ppt
Ch 3 final ppt
 
Mth10revsheets (1)
Mth10revsheets (1)Mth10revsheets (1)
Mth10revsheets (1)
 
Basic Math review sheet.pdf
Basic Math review sheet.pdfBasic Math review sheet.pdf
Basic Math review sheet.pdf
 
Chapter 3 scientific measurement
Chapter 3 scientific measurementChapter 3 scientific measurement
Chapter 3 scientific measurement
 
Measurements.ppt
Measurements.pptMeasurements.ppt
Measurements.ppt
 
Lecture 3&4
Lecture 3&4Lecture 3&4
Lecture 3&4
 
Lecture 3&4
Lecture 3&4Lecture 3&4
Lecture 3&4
 
Chapter 02
Chapter 02Chapter 02
Chapter 02
 
Sig figs.ppt
Sig figs.pptSig figs.ppt
Sig figs.ppt
 
06 significant figures
06 significant figures06 significant figures
06 significant figures
 

More from Joanne Cox (20)

19 152-3-21-2011 colligative properties
19 152-3-21-2011 colligative properties19 152-3-21-2011 colligative properties
19 152-3-21-2011 colligative properties
 
152 17 3 09-2011
152 17 3 09-2011152 17 3 09-2011
152 17 3 09-2011
 
13 152-2-25-2011
13 152-2-25-201113 152-2-25-2011
13 152-2-25-2011
 
Solubility rules usually soluble
Solubility rules usually solubleSolubility rules usually soluble
Solubility rules usually soluble
 
Replacement reactions
Replacement reactionsReplacement reactions
Replacement reactions
 
Types of compounds power point show (1)
Types of compounds   power point show (1)Types of compounds   power point show (1)
Types of compounds power point show (1)
 
11 131-2-16-2011
11 131-2-16-201111 131-2-16-2011
11 131-2-16-2011
 
Atoms 2 14-2011
Atoms 2 14-2011Atoms 2 14-2011
Atoms 2 14-2011
 
10 152-2-14-2011.
10 152-2-14-2011.10 152-2-14-2011.
10 152-2-14-2011.
 
9 131-2-9-2011 cf
9 131-2-9-2011 cf9 131-2-9-2011 cf
9 131-2-9-2011 cf
 
8 152-2-7-2011 slides
8 152-2-7-2011 slides8 152-2-7-2011 slides
8 152-2-7-2011 slides
 
Spec lab slides
Spec lab slidesSpec lab slides
Spec lab slides
 
Binary ionic formula practice
Binary ionic formula practiceBinary ionic formula practice
Binary ionic formula practice
 
Making binary formulas
Making binary formulasMaking binary formulas
Making binary formulas
 
7 131-2-2-2011 matter and temperature
7 131-2-2-2011 matter and temperature7 131-2-2-2011 matter and temperature
7 131-2-2-2011 matter and temperature
 
Colored picture
Colored pictureColored picture
Colored picture
 
152 1-31-2011
152 1-31-2011152 1-31-2011
152 1-31-2011
 
Qn explanation
Qn explanationQn explanation
Qn explanation
 
Combination combustion decomposition
Combination combustion decompositionCombination combustion decomposition
Combination combustion decomposition
 
Replacement reactions
Replacement reactionsReplacement reactions
Replacement reactions
 

Recently uploaded

Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
ZurliaSoop
 
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
heathfieldcps1
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptx
Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptxExploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptx
Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptx
 
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
 
Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024
Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024
Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024
 
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - EnglishGraduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
 
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptxBasic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
 
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...
 
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptxREMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
 
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdfHoldier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
 
Application orientated numerical on hev.ppt
Application orientated numerical on hev.pptApplication orientated numerical on hev.ppt
Application orientated numerical on hev.ppt
 
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
 
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
 
Food safety_Challenges food safety laboratories_.pdf
Food safety_Challenges food safety laboratories_.pdfFood safety_Challenges food safety laboratories_.pdf
Food safety_Challenges food safety laboratories_.pdf
 
Google Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptx
Google Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptxGoogle Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptx
Google Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptx
 
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdfKey note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
 
On National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan Fellows
On National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan FellowsOn National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan Fellows
On National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan Fellows
 
General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual Proper...
General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual  Proper...General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual  Proper...
General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual Proper...
 
Single or Multiple melodic lines structure
Single or Multiple melodic lines structureSingle or Multiple melodic lines structure
Single or Multiple melodic lines structure
 
Kodo Millet PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...
Kodo Millet  PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...Kodo Millet  PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...
Kodo Millet PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...
 
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptxTowards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
 
Understanding Accommodations and Modifications
Understanding  Accommodations and ModificationsUnderstanding  Accommodations and Modifications
Understanding Accommodations and Modifications
 

131 1-31-2011

  • 1. review 35 mm = _______ dm _____ mm _____ km 0.25 dm3 = _____ cL = ______ cc Bromine heptafluoride _____ N2 S3 ________________________ Na2S 6500000 = ________ 0.00344 = __________ 3.6 X 10-3 x 6.1 X 10-6 = _____________ 3.6 X 10-3 / 6.1 X 10-6 = _____________
  • 2. review 35 mm = 0.35 dm = 35000mm = 0.000035km 0.25 dm3 (L) = 25cL = 250 cc (mL) Bromine heptafluoride__BrF7___ N2 S3 dinitrogentrisulfide Na2S sodium sulfide 6500000 = 6.5 X 106 0.00344 = 3.44 X 10-3 3.6 X 10-3 x 6.1 X 10-6 = 21.96 X 10-9 = 2.2 X 10-8 3.6 X 10-3 / 6.1 X 10-6 = 0.59 X 103 = 5.9 X 102
  • 3. Measurements are estimates Exact numbers Counted -- I have 3 sons Defined -- 4 qt in 1 gal Measured “exactness” limited by measuring device, object and user
  • 4. Significant figures Measured and exact number Exact: Counted 13,000 people attended the conference 49 citizens attended the council meeting Defined 12 in = 1 ft, 2.54 cm = 1 in 1 kg = 2.2 lb NOT defined – remember weight changes!!! Measurements All are estimates – depend on precision of device
  • 5. 16 oz = 1 lb, exact -- defined 2.54 cm = 1 in, exaact -- defined 454 g = 1 lb, measured 1.6 km = 1 mi not exact (rounded off for convenience) Actual exact number: 1 mi X 5280ft/mi X 12 in/ft X 2.54 cm/in = 160934 cm or 1.609344 km this would be the EXACT conversion Exact or measured??
  • 6. Your reading might be 3.5 cm Measuring Estimate an Additional digit If possible If lines are very Close together May not be Practical!!! Your reading might be 4.55 – but on A real meter stick, you probably cannot Read between the mm lines Your reading should be 3.0 cm This means you think the real Value is between 2.9 and 3.1 Not between 2 and 4!!
  • 7. Counting Significant Figures Number of Significant Figures 38.15 cm 5.6 ft 65.6 lb 122.55 m Complete: All non-zero digits in a measured number are (significant or not significant). Answers: 4,2,3,5
  • 8. Leading Zeros Number of Significant Figures 0.008 mm 0.0156 oz 0.0042 lb 0.000262 mL Complete: Leading zeros in decimal numbers are (significant or not significant). Answers: 1,3,2,3
  • 9. Sandwiched Zeros Number of Significant Figures 50.8 mm 2001 min 0.702 lb 0.00405 m Complete: Zeros between nonzero numbers are (significant or not significant). Answers: 3,4,3,3
  • 10. Trailing Zeros Number of Significant Figures 25,000 in. 200 yr 48,600 gal 25,005,000 g Complete: Trailing zeros in numbers without decimals are (significant or not significant) if they are serving as place holders. Answers: 2,1,3,5
  • 11. review 35 mm = _______ dm _____ mm _____ km 0.25 dm3 = _____ cL = ______ cc Bromine heptafluoride _____ N2 S3 ________________________ Na2S 6500000 = ________ 0.00344 = __________ 3.6 X 10-3 x 6.1 X 10-6 = _____________ 3.6 X 10-3 / 6.1 X 10-6 = _____________
  • 12. review 35 mm = 0.35 dm = 35000mm = 0.000035km 0.25 dm3 (L) = 25cL = 250 cc (mL) Bromine heptafluoride__BrF7___ N2 S3 dinitrogentrisulfide Na2S sodium sulfide 6500000 = 6.5 X 106 0.00344 = 3.44 X 10-3 3.6 X 10-3 x 6.1 X 10-6 = 21.96 X 10-9 = 2.2 X 10-8 3.6 X 10-3 / 6.1 X 10-6 = 0.59 X 103 = 5.9 X 102
  • 13. Measurements are estimates Exact numbers Counted -- I have 3 sons Defined -- 4 qt in 1 gal Measured “exactness” limited by measuring device, object and user
  • 14. Significant figures Measured and exact number Exact: Counted 13,000 people attended the conference 49 citizens attended the council meeting Defined 12 in = 1 ft, 2.54 cm = 1 in 1 kg = 2.2 lb NOT defined – remember weight changes!!! Measurements All are estimates – depend on precision of device
  • 15. 16 oz = 1 lb, exact -- defined 2.54 cm = 1 in, exaact -- defined 454 g = 1 lb, measured 1.6 km = 1 mi not exact (rounded off for convenience) Actual exact number: 1 mi X 5280ft/mi X 12 in/ft X 2.54 cm/in = 160934 cm or 1.609344 km this would be the EXACT conversion Exact or measured??
  • 16. Your reading might be 3.5 cm Measuring Estimate an Additional digit If possible If lines are very Close together May not be Practical!!! Your reading might be 4.55 – but on A real meter stick, you probably cannot Read between the mm lines Your reading should be 3.0 cm This means you think the real Value is between 2.9 and 3.1 Not between 2 and 4!!
  • 17. Counting Significant Figures Number of Significant Figures 38.15 cm 5.6 ft 65.6 lb 122.55 m Complete: All non-zero digits in a measured number are (significant or not significant). Answers: 4,2,3,5
  • 18. Leading Zeros Number of Significant Figures 0.008 mm 0.0156 oz 0.0042 lb 0.000262 mL Complete: Leading zeros in decimal numbers are (significant or not significant). Answers: 1,3,2,3
  • 19. Sandwiched Zeros Number of Significant Figures 50.8 mm 2001 min 0.702 lb 0.00405 m Complete: Zeros between nonzero numbers are (significant or not significant). Answers: 3,4,3,3
  • 20. Trailing Zeros Number of Significant Figures 25,000 in. 200 yr 48,600 gal 25,005,000 g Complete: Trailing zeros in numbers without decimals are (significant or not significant) if they are serving as place holders. Answers: 2,1,3,5
  • 21. HW Quiz Wed: metrics, sci not, naming HW problems: CH 1: 9-16-24, 61, 62 53 a,c (c volume displacement), 54 (density) Next class: classification of matter, chem and physical properties, (Ch3 sec 1 and Ch 5 sec 3) start conversion factors (Ch 1: sec 6,7,8) Check out mastering chemistry for problems!!
  • 22. Learning Check A. Which answers contain 3 significant figures? 0.4760 2) 0.00476 3) 4760 B. All the zeros are significant in 1) 0.00307 2) 25.300 3) 2.050 x 103 C. 534,675 rounded to 3 significant figures is 1) 535 2) 535,000 3) 5.35 x 105 Answers: a: 2/3; b: 2/3; c: 2/3
  • 23. Learning Check In which set(s) do both numbers contain the same number of significant figures? 1) 22.0 and 22.00 2) 400.0 and 40 3) 0.000015 and 150,000 Answer: #3
  • 24. Learning Check State the number of significant figures in each of the following: A. 0.030 m1 2 3 B. 4.050 L 2 3 4 C. 0.0008 g 1 2 4 D. 3.00 m 1 2 3 E. 2,080,000 bees 3 5 7 29 people attended the conference ???EXACT Answers: a 2 b 4 c 1 d 3 e 3
  • 25.
  • 26. A calculated answer cannot be more precise than the measuring tool.
  • 27. A calculated answer must match the least precise measurement.
  • 28. Significant figures are needed for final answers from 1) adding or subtracting 2) multiplying or dividing
  • 29. Adding and Subtracting The answer has the same number of decimal places as the measurement with the fewest decimal places. 25.2 gone decimal place + 1.34 gtwo decimal places 26.54 answer 26.5 one decimal place
  • 30. Learning Check In each calculation, round the answer to the correct number of significant figures. A. 235.05 + 19.6 + 2.1 = 1) 256.75 2) 256.8 3) 257 B. 58.925 - 18.2 = 1) 40.725 2) 40.73 3) 40.7 Answers: a 2, b 3 Write vertically – calculators do not determine sig fig (84+ apps)
  • 31. Multiplying and Dividing Round (or add zeros) to the calculated answer until you have the same number of significant figures as the measurement with the fewest significant figures. Or report in sci notation
  • 32. Learning Check ? # sig fig? A. 2.19 X 4.2 = 1) 9 2) 9.2 3) 9.198 B. 4.311 ÷ 0.07 = 1)61.582) 62 3) 60 C. 2.54 X 0.0028 = 0.0105 X 0.060 1) 11.3 2) 11 3) 0.041 Answers: a 2, b 3, c 2