Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Appendix A - Questions for Appendix A - Precision, Accuracy, and Significant Figures - Page A.16: 12d

Answer

4

Work Step by Step

Like the last situation, the zeros come before the decimal place. However, since there is actually a decimal present, this indicates that the zeros are significant. Thus, there are four significant digits in the number provided.
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