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He following quantity is reported on the labels of commercial products. Determine the number of significant figure in each.

25.0g
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

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Final answer:

The number of significant figures in each quantity varies depending on the value and the unit of measurement.

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of significant figures in each quantity is as follows:

(a) 0.0055 g active ingredients has 2 significant figures.

(b) 12 tablets has 2 significant figures.

(c) 3% hydrogen peroxide does not have any significant figures as percentages do not count towards significant figures.

(d) 5.5 ounces has 2 significant figures.

(e) 473 mL has 3 significant figures.

(f) 1.75% bismuth has 3 significant figures.

(g) 0.001% phosphoric acid has 3 significant figures.

(h) 99.80% inert ingredients does not have any significant figures as percentages do not count towards significant figures.

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