Study Guide For Chemistry: Structure And Properties
Study Guide For Chemistry: Structure And Properties
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ISBN: 9780321965615
Author: Nivaldo J. Tro, Jennifer Shanoski
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter A1, Problem 5E
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Interpretation:

Prefixes are used in order to avoid very small/large numbers. They represent exponential order.

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◾ Prefixes in units will state the order of magnitude

◾ This is useful for very small or very large numbers.

Given:

a.1.2×109mb.22×1015sc.1.5×109gd.3.5×106L

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