A lab assistant is reading the scientist's notes and reads 2.7 × 10 - 4 grams.

How many grams is this?

2,700 grams
0.00027 grams
27,000 grams
0.0027 grams

1 answer

To convert the scientific notation \(2.7 \times 10^{-4}\) grams to standard notation, you move the decimal point 4 places to the left (because of the negative exponent).

Starting with 2.7:

  • Move the decimal left 1 place: 0.27
  • Move the decimal left 2 places: 0.027
  • Move the decimal left 3 places: 0.0027
  • Move the decimal left 4 places: 0.00027

So, \(2.7 \times 10^{-4}\) grams is equal to 0.00027 grams.

The correct answer is 0.00027 grams.