Question
Given 2.05 mol Hg find mass Hg
2.05 mol Hg x 200.59g Hg / 1 mol Hg =411g Hg
My question is would my answer be wrong if I put it in scientific notation 4.11E2
2.05 mol Hg x 200.59g Hg / 1 mol Hg =411g Hg
My question is would my answer be wrong if I put it in scientific notation 4.11E2
Answers
Melvin
no not unless the teacher says your not allowed too
Dr Russ
Unless your class is using the E notation for scientific notation I would use the 10 power as
4.11 x 10^2 g
don't forget the units and, yes, I agree 3 sig figs are appropriate here.
4.11 x 10^2 g
don't forget the units and, yes, I agree 3 sig figs are appropriate here.