The mass of a neonate is 1.6070 kg. State the number of significant figures in this measurement. 1) 4 2) 3 3) 5

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The mass of a neonate is 1.6070 kg. State the number of significant figures in this
measurement.
1) 4
2) 3
3) 5
4) 2
5) 1
Transcribed Image Text:The mass of a neonate is 1.6070 kg. State the number of significant figures in this measurement. 1) 4 2) 3 3) 5 4) 2 5) 1
In this list, which substance can be classified as chemical?
O 1)
1) garlic.
2) sleep.
3) temperature.
O 4) cold.
5) heat.
Transcribed Image Text:In this list, which substance can be classified as chemical? O 1) 1) garlic. 2) sleep. 3) temperature. O 4) cold. 5) heat.
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Step 1: Definition of significant figures

Significant figures are the number of digits in a value, often a measurement, that contribute to the degree of accuracy of the value.

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