🧪 Chemistry by Chang – Problem 1.21 | Significant Figures | Steemit Science

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Here’s another key exercise from Raymond Chang’s Chemistry (14th Edition), in Chapter 1: Measurement and the Properties of Matter. This problem focuses on identifying the number of significant figures in various measurements — a fundamental concept in chemistry and all experimental sciences.


🔹 Problem 1.21:

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Significant figures tell us about the precision of a measurement, not just its value. Understanding how to count them correctly is crucial for reporting experimental data properly.


📸 Here’s my step-by-step analysis for each measurement:

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Do you find counting significant figures easy or tricky? Let’s discuss your approach in the comments! 💬✨

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