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The density of a metal is calculated as follows. The weight of 57.4 grams is divided by the volume 6.2 cm3. Using the approximate rule for significant figures in this

Chemistry: Principles and Reactions

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Chapter1: Matter And Measurements

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The density of a metal is calculated as follows. The weight of 57.4 grams is divided by
the volume 6.2 cm3. Using the approximate rule for significant figures in this
calculation, the value of the density, in g/cm3, should be reported as:

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