A chemist weighed out 7.2g of mercury. Calculate the number of moles of mercury she weighed out. Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits.

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Section5.2: Uncertainty In Measurement And Significant Figures
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A chemist weighed out 7.2g of mercury. Calculate the number of moles of mercury she weighed out.

Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits.

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