Questions: A chemist needs to know the mass of a sample of aniline to 4 significant digits. He puts the sample on a digital scale. This is what the scale shows: If this measurement is precise enough for the chemist, round it to 4 significant digits. Otherwise, press the "No solution" button.
Transcript text: A chemist needs to know the mass of a sample of aniline to 4 significant digits. He puts the sample on a digital scale. This is what the scale shows: $\square$ If this measurement is precise enough for the chemist, round it to 4 significant digits. Otherwise, press the "No solution" button.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Determine the Precision of the Measurement
Check the number of significant digits in the measurement shown on the digital scale.
Step 2: Compare with Required Precision
Compare the number of significant digits in the measurement with the required 4 significant digits.
Step 3: Round the Measurement
If the measurement has 4 or more significant digits, round it to 4 significant digits. If not, press the "No solution" button.