EBK INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
EBK INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
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Author: CORWIN
Publisher: PEARSON CO
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Chapter PSS, Problem 19E
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The given number is to be rounded off to three significant digits.

Concept introduction:

A value can be rounded off up to some significant digits. When the first non-significant digit is less than five, then all significant digits are eliminated. When the first non-significant digit is greater than or equal to five, then one is added to the last significant digit and all significant digits are eliminated.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The given number is to be rounded off to three significant digits.

Concept introduction:

A value can be rounded off up to some significant digits. When the first non-significant digit is less than five, then all significant digits are eliminated. When the first non-significant digit is greater than or equal to five, then one is added to the last significant digit and all significant digits are eliminated.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The given number is to be rounded off to three significant digits.

Concept introduction:

A value can be rounded off up to some significant digits. When the first non-significant digit is less than five, then all significant digits are eliminated. When the first non-significant digit is greater than or equal to five, then one is added to the last significant digit and all significant digits are eliminated.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The given number is to be rounded off to three significant digits.

Concept introduction:

A value can be rounded off up to some significant digits. When the first non-significant digit is less than five, then all significant digits are eliminated. When the first non-significant digit is greater than or equal to five, then one is added to the last significant digit and all significant digits are eliminated.

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