Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Zero Rules (chemistry)
zero rules
6
Chemistry
10th Grade
09/06/2011

Additional Chemistry Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
zeros in between other numbers
Definition
are ALWAYS significant
Term
zeros in front of numbers
Definition
are NEVER significant (hold place)
Term
zeros in scientific notation
Definition
are ALWAYS significant
Term
zeros at end of number after decimal
Definition
ARE significant to show a guess or give information (not just place holders)
Term
zeros at end of number before decimal
Definition
are MAY OR MAY NOT be significant. they maintain a value (hold place)
**CAN ALSO BE WRITTEN IN SCIENTIFIC NOTATION**
Term
zeros at end of number with decimal point
Definition
are ALWAYS significant. they show precision and sureness
Supporting users have an ad free experience!