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    This document provides examples of measurements with varying numbers of significant figures and asks the reader to identify the number of significant figures and precision represented by each. It then has practice problems involving calculations with significant figures. Key points covered include: - Significant figures reflect precision of a measurement - Calculated values should be rounded according to the least precise input value - Precise values provide information about accuracy of a measurement - Measurements taken at home provide an opportunity to practice applying significant figures.

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    This document provides examples of measurements with varying numbers of significant figures and asks the reader to identify the number of significant figures and precision represented by each. It then has practice problems involving calculations with significant figures. Key points covered include: - Significant figures reflect precision of a measurement - Calculated values should be rounded according to the least precise input value - Precise values provide information about accuracy of a measurement - Measurements taken at home provide an opportunity to practice applying significant figures.

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    This document provides examples of measurements with varying numbers of significant figures and asks the reader to identify the number of significant figures and precision represented by each. It then has practice problems involving calculations with significant figures. Key points covered include: - Significant figures reflect precision of a measurement - Calculated values should be rounded according to the least precise input value - Precise values provide information about accuracy of a measurement - Measurements taken at home provide an opportunity to practice applying significant figures.

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    Significant Figures Practice Sheet

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    Significant Figures Practice Sheet

    For each of the following measured values, indicate the number of significant figures and the precision that
    each value represents.

    Example: 304 grams has 3 significant figures and is precise to 1 gram.

    1) 455 grams: ___________________________________________

    2) 250 grams: ___________________________________________

    3) 2.4 x 104 grams: ___________________________________________

    4) 0.004 grams: ___________________________________________

    5) 0.0040 grams: ___________________________________________

    6) 4.004 grams: ___________________________________________

    7) 40.40 grams: ___________________________________________

    8) 776.00 grams: ___________________________________________

    9) 12.3 grams: ___________________________________________

    10) 0.00403 grams: ___________________________________________

    11) Is it reasonable to say that the number of significant figures in a measurement reflects the measuring
    device more than the thing being measured, or vice-versa? Explain your answer.

    12) Why can't we write measured values to an infinite number of significant figures?
    Significant Figures Calculations Practice
    Perform the following calculations and write the answers using the correct number of significant figures:

    1) When 5.0 grams of sodium chloride is added to 50 grams of water to make a sodium chloride
    solution, what is the weight of the resulting solution?

    2) A previously-unknown crystal has a mass of 6.92 grams and a volume of 1.187 cubic centimeters.
    Given this information, what is the density of this crystal?

    3) I have found another example of the crystal in problem 2 it weighs 37.823 grams. Given this
    information, how much of this compound do I have?

    4) If I add the numbers 50 grams and 32.2 grams, I get an answer of 82.2 grams, which rounds to 80
    grams using the correct number of significant figures. Since I am very easily able to calculate the
    82.2 gram value, why do I have to round it so much?
    Significant Figures III
    1) If a measured value is precise, what does this tell us about its accuracy?

    2) I have weighed a motorcycle on a scale and found that it weighs 230 kg. When I weighed it on
    another scale the reading was 230.0 kg. What information does the number of significant figures in
    each value tell us about our measurement?

    3) Indicate the number of significant figures in the following measurements, and record the precision of
    each:

    a) 300 grams Significant figures: _____ Precision: _____

    b) 300.0 grams Significant figures: _____ Precision: _____

    c) 3.0 x 102 grams Significant figures: _____ Precision: _____

    d) 0.300 grams Significant figures: _____ Precision: _____

    e) 0.030 grams Significant figures: _____ Precision: _____

    f) 30.03 grams Significant figures: _____ Precision: _____

    g) 303 grams Significant figures: _____ Precision: _____

    h) 0.003 grams Significant figures: _____ Precision: _____

    i) 0.0303 grams Significant figures: _____ Precision: _____


    Taking Measurements From Home Homework
    Using whatever measuring tool is at hand, make these measurements at home:
    (Answer upto appropriate significant figures; state the reason why have you chosen it as well)

    1) How much do you weigh?

    2) How tall are you in centimeters?

    3) How long is your index finger?

    4) What is the temperature outside?

    5) What is the volume of the smallest cup in your house?

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