QuestionCHM_159
Worksheet\_Chapter\_E\_Answers
(Measurements, Significant figures, Density, Dimensional Analysis)
1. Give the answer to the following calculation in scientific notation:
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Studdy Solution
STEP 1
1. We need to perform arithmetic operations on numbers in scientific notation.
2. The operations include addition, subtraction, and division.
3. The final answer should be given in scientific notation.
STEP 2
1. Simplify the numerator.
2. Simplify the denominator.
3. Divide the simplified numerator by the simplified denominator.
4. Express the final result in scientific notation.
STEP 3
Convert all terms in the numerator to the same power of ten, if possible, and perform the arithmetic operations.
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(9.66 \times 10^{-1}) + (5.1 \times 10^{2}) - 8.77 + 2.8 $
Convert to , and to .
Calculate:
STEP 4
Calculate the denominator:
Convert to .
Calculate:
STEP 5
Divide the simplified numerator by the simplified denominator:
Calculate:
STEP 6
Express the result in scientific notation:
The final answer in scientific notation is:
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