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Significant Figures: Precision in Measurements

Significant Figures: Precision in Measurements

1. Intro to General Chemistry / Significant Figures: Precision in Measurements / Problem 3

Why is it necessary to use the correct number of significant figures when reading and recording measurements?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

To enhance the readability of numbers.

B

To reduce the magnitude of the reported numbers.

C

To indicate the precision and uncertainty of measurements.

D

To make the reported values appear larger.

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