Chemistry: Structure and Properties Custom Edition for Rutgers University General Chemistry
Chemistry: Structure and Properties Custom Edition for Rutgers University General Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781269935678
Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
Publisher: Pearson Education
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Chapter A1, Problem 12E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

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

Concept introduction:

◾ Prefixes in units will state the order of magnitude

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

Given:

556.2x1012s

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