Practice: How many sig figs does each number contain?
a) 100. min
b) 17.3 x 103 mL
c) 10 apples
The number of Significant Figures for a value affects its precision.
Concept #1: Exact vs Inexact Numbers
Example #1: Determine if the following statement deals with an exact or inexact number: The combined mass of all doses of a bronchodilator administered to a patient measure 10.0 mg.
Concept #2: Rules for Significant Figures
Example #2: Determine the number of significant figures in the following value: 0.003840
Practice: How many sig figs does each number contain?
a) 100. min
b) 17.3 x 103 mL
c) 10 apples
Practice: Indicate the number of significant figures in the following:
A liter is equivalent to 1.059 qt.
