Question

Answer the following.

(a) A certain solution has a hydrogen ion concentration of 6.53 x 10 moles per liter. Write this number in standard notation.
(b) An African bush elephant can weigh up to 28,000 pounds. Write this number in scientific notation.

Answer 1

a) 65.3

b) 2.8 x
`10^(4)`

Explanation:

a)

When you multiply by 10, you move the decimal 1 place to the right.

b)

You move the decimal so that the number will be between 1 and 10. You move the decimal point 4 places.

2.8 x
`10^(4)`