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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Nilesh Ukey · Answer 1 · 2024-05-13T20:57:24+0000

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

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.