Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134421377
Author: Charles H Corwin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter PSS, Problem 10KT
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Interpretation:
The key term corresponding to the definition “the process of eliminating digits that are not significant” is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Higher the uncertainty, less precise will be the measurement. Significant digits determine the uncertainty of the measurement. The significant digits are the ones which are known with certainty, plus one digit which is estimated.
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