Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Decimal point may be small, but they are MIGHTY, at least when sig figs are involved. Learn the rules for determining the number of significant figures for values scientific notation and decimal format, including the tricky rules about zeros. PRACTICE PROBLEMS INCLUDED!
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Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:39 Determining Number of Sig Figs in Scientific Notation
2:01 Determining Number of Sig Figs in Decimal Format
6:54 Challenge: How do you write 1200 with 3 sig figs?
8:35 Practice Problems: Determine the Number of Sig Figs in Various Values
#SignificantFigures #SigFigs #Chemistry
Decimal point may be small, but they are MIGHTY, at least when sig figs are involved. Learn the rules for determining the number of significant figures for values scientific notation and decimal format, including the tricky rules about zeros. PRACTICE PROBLEMS INCLUDED!
Related Units:
Studying sig figs? Here's the full playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvUW25kBaMMs9m0GL4dz8jSs0K4PWfqCp
If you want a strong foundation for chemistry, watch the full playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvUW25kBaMMssGHFrR4Ee7_-8cFBvBkgN
If you're studying early atomic theory, this playlist is your friend: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvUW25kBaMMszGN5XY0QXNP_t-9Z-B8C2
If you're studying for the MCAT: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvUW25kBaMMuJZI5IVWO8X0syBANn-YqY
🍵Buy the Professor a tea to keep the videos coming: patreon.com/c/ChemistryinaNutshell
🧪 For the chemist who prefers eyebrows: Grab the complete collection of 11 hand-drawn lab safety posters: payhip.com/b/SNQL0
🔬As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Start your shopping here: amazon.com/shop/chemnut?ccs_id=11f20bce-5f74-427b-85fb-bdf66849405a
Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:39 Determining Number of Sig Figs in Scientific Notation
2:01 Determining Number of Sig Figs in Decimal Format
6:54 Challenge: How do you write 1200 with 3 sig figs?
8:35 Practice Problems: Determine the Number of Sig Figs in Various Values
#SignificantFigures #SigFigs #Chemistry
