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chemistry for health sciences quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
We generally report a measurement by recording all of the certain digits plus uncertain digit(s).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step 1: In measurement, certain digits are the numbers that are known for sure. Step 2: Uncertain digits are the last digit that is estimated or measured. Step 3: We record all the certain digits and one uncertain digit to indicate the precision of the measurement. Step 4: Choice A is incorrect because we do include uncertain digit(s) in the measurement. Step 5: Choice C and D are incorrect as including two or three uncertain digits would provide excessive precision beyond what is known for certain.
Question 2 of 5
How many significant figures are there in the number 0006428?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: 4. Significant figures are non-zero digits and zeros between them. In this case, only digits 6, 4, 2, and 8 are non-zero, making them all significant. Zeros before the first non-zero digit are not significant, so the zeros before 6 are not counted. Hence, there are 4 significant figures in the number 0006428. Choice A (7) is incorrect because it includes all digits, including the leading zeros, which are not significant. Choice B (3) is incorrect because it only considers the non-zero digits, excluding the zeros between them. Choice C (8) is incorrect because it counts all digits including leading zeros, which are not significant.
Question 3 of 5
Convert 2751.4 g to mg.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To convert grams to milligrams, you multiply by 1000. So, 2751.4 g * 1000 = 2751.4 mg. Therefore, choice C (275.14 mg) is correct. Choice A is incorrect as it incorrectly moves the decimal point. Choice B is incorrect as it doesn't account for the conversion factor. Choice D is incorrect as it incorrectly uses scientific notation.
Question 4 of 5
The pressure of the earth's atmosphere at sea level is . What is the pressure when expressed in ? (54 cm = 1 in., 205 lb = 1 kg)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 2.62 × 10^5. To convert atmospheric pressure from inches of mercury to pascals, we use the conversion factor 1 in. = 2.54 cm and the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level (29.92 in. Hg). First, convert 29.92 in. Hg to cm Hg (29.92 in. × 2.54 cm/in.), then convert cm Hg to Pa (1 atm = 101325 Pa). Follow these steps to get the correct answer. Choice B (1.03 × 10^7) is incorrect as it is too high. Choice C (5.02 × 10^4) is incorrect as it is too low. Choice D (4.30 100) is not a valid numerical expression.
Question 5 of 5
Convert 4 lb to g. (1 lb = 6 g)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To convert 4 lb to g, we use the conversion factor provided: 1 lb = 6 g. 1. Multiply 4 lb by 6 g/lb: 4 lb * 6 g/lb = 24 g. 2. Since the question asks for the answer in grams, the correct conversion is 24 g. Therefore, the correct answer is C (7.58 x 10^4 g). Other choices are incorrect because they do not correctly apply the conversion factor or provide the accurate conversion from pounds to grams.