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Why are significant digits important when taking data in the laboratory?

General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

7th Edition

ISBN:9781285853918

Author:H. Stephen Stoker

Publisher:H. Stephen Stoker

Chapter2: Measurements In Chemistry

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.2EP: List the more common types of measurements made in chemical laboratories.

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