Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - Measured Numbers and Significant Figures - Questions and Problems - Page 30: 2.10c

Answer

The three onions are exact.

Work Step by Step

This number was obtained by counting and is therefore exact. The 3 lb of onions is a measured quantity and is inexact.
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