Chemistry · Chemical equations and stoichiometry
Which of the following rules regarding the significant figures and calculations
Which of the following rules regarding the significant figures and calculations involving them is not correct?
- A. The result of an addition or subtraction is reported to the same number of decimal places as present in number with least decimal places.
- B. Result of multiplication or division should have same number of significant figures as present in most precise figure
- C. The result of multiplication or division should be rounded off to same number of significant figures as present in least precise figure.
- D. The non-significant figures in the measurements are rounded off.
Step-by-step solution
For multiplication or division, the result should have the same number of significant figures as the least precise measurement (fewest significant figures), not the most precise. Option B incorrectly states 'most precise figure', making it false.
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