1. CHEMISTRY 4.3210 meters number + unit
An experimental science interested in understanding the behavior and composition of matter.
Chemistry, as an experimental science, is always involved in the acquisition of data, most of it is the product of a measurement.
What Is a Measurement?
a quantitative observation
a comparison to an agreed-upon standard
every measurement has a number and a unit 4.5 g kg ºC lb.
meters number unit
it is a statement of magnitude: (very small, small, large, very large) Here we use scientific notation
it is a statement of accuracy: (very accurate = very close to the real value) Here we use significant figures

2. A number in scientific notation contains a coefficient and a power of 10.x x
To write a number in scientific notation
Move the decimal point so as to place it after the first non-zero digit.
This step makes the coefficient always greater than 1 but less than 10.
The spaces moved are shown as a power of ten.
Positive if moved to the left = x 104
4 spaces left
Negative if moved to the right = x 10-3
3 spaces right

3. Every measured number has a degree of uncertainty
Every measured number has a degree of uncertainty. The more uncertain, the less accurate.
Determine the length of the wood.

4. To obtain the correct reading:
1. Find the smallest graduation:
Subtract the values of any two adjacent labeled graduations and divide by the number of intervals between them.
3-4 = 1 = 1 cm graduations
1 1
2. Take the uncertainty to be 10% of the smallest graduation:
10% of 1 = 0.10 x 1 = 0.1
Therefore your measurement should have 1 decimal place
4.7 ± 0.1 { 4.6, 4.7, 4.8 }
We assume that one can measure accurately to one-tenth of the smallest markings = absolute uncertainty

5. Follow the steps and determine the length.
1. Find the smallest graduation:
Subtract the values of any two adjacent labeled graduations and divide by the number of intervals between them.
2. Take the uncertainty to be 10% of the smallest graduation:

6. Zero as a Measured Number
Follow the steps and determine the length.
1. Find the smallest graduation:
Subtract the values of any two adjacent labeled graduations and divide by the number of intervals between them.
2. Take the uncertainty to be 10% of the smallest graduation:

7. Rules to determine significant figures
Chapter 1, Table 1.6

8. Exact Numbers Not every number is a measured number, non-measured numbers are said to be exact.
When objects are counted.
Counting objects
2 soccer balls
4 pizzas
From numbers in a defined relationship.
Defined relationships
1 foot = 12 inches
1 meter = 100 cm
From integer values in equations.
In the equation for the radius of a circle, the 2 is exact.
radius of a circle =
diameter of a circle 2

9. 1.4 Significant Figures in Calculations
One can not increase significant figures (reduce the uncertainty) by means of a mathematical operation.
Calculator
2.735
2.7
This can only be done by the measuring instrument.
When we carry out a mathematical operation such as: sf
X sf  least sf
To remove non-significant numbers one must round-off .

10. Rules for Rounding Off
If the first digit to be dropped is 4 or less, it and all following digits are simply dropped from the number.
To round to 3 significant figures
drop the digits 32 = 45.8
If the first digit to be dropped is 5 or greater, the last retained digit is increased by 1.
To round to 2 significant figures
drop the digits 884 and increase the 4 by 1 = 2.5
Sometimes a calculated answer requires more significant digits. Here one or more zeroes are added.
4.0 x 1.0 = 4 needs to reported as 4.0

11. Mathematical operations & Significant Figures
When multiplying or dividing use
The same number of significant figures as the measurement with the fewest significant figures.
Rounding to obtain the correct number of significant figures.
Example:
x = = (rounded)
4 SF SF calculator SF
When adding or subtracting use
The same number of decimal places as the measurement with the fewest decimal places.
Rounding rules to adjust the number of digits in the answer.
two decimal place
__ one decimal places
answer with one decimal place

12. Length meter (m) meter (m) Volume liter (L) cubic meter (m3)
1.1 Units of Measurement
The units used in most of the world, and everywhere by scientists, are those found in the metric system. (~ 1790)
In an effort to improve the uniformity of units used in the sciences, the metric system was modified and called the International System of Units (Système International) or SI. (~ 1960)
Measurement Metric SI
Length meter (m) meter (m)
Volume liter (L) cubic meter (m3)
Mass gram (g) kilogram (kg)
Time second (s) second (s)
Temperature Celsius (C) Kelvin (K)

13. The metric system or SI (international system) is a decimal system based on 10.
A unit can be increased or decrease by a factor of 10
Unit x 10  increases its value
1 x 10 = 10 = 1x101
1 x 10 x 10 = = 1x102
1 x 10 x 10 x 10 = = 1x103
Unit ÷ 10  decreases its value
1/10 = = 1x10-1
1/10x10 = = 1x10-2
1/10x10x10 = = 1x10-3
kilo
deci
centi
milli

14. Figure 01-T06
Title:
Metric and SI Prefixes
Caption:

15. An equality states the same measurement in two different units.
The numbers in an equality of the same system are definitions and use exact numbers.
1 m = 1000 mm both 1 and 1000 are exact and not used to determine significant figures.
Different systems (metric and U.S.) use measured numbers and count as significant figures.
1 lb. = 454 g Here, 454 has 3 sig. figs. and the 1 is considered exact.

16. Equalities provide conversion factors.
It is a ratio obtained from an equality (see p. 33 table 1.9). Equality: 1 in. = 2.54 cm
It can be inverted to give a second conversion factors . 1 in and cm
2.54 cm in.
May be obtained from information in a word problem.
The cost of one gallon (1 gal) of gas is $2.94.
1 gallon of gas and $2.94
$ gallon of gas
Any ratio can be used as a conversion factor.
Percent % = part x 100
whole
A food contains 30% fat: 30 g fat and 100 g food
100 g food 30 g fat
Density d = mass
volume
the density of a liquid is 3.8g mL

17. given x conversion factor(s) = want
1.7 Problem Solving
Use Conversion factors to solve problems:
In general, problems  give you something and want you to find something else
given x conversion factor(s) = want
A person has a height of 180 cm. What is the height in inches?
180 cm x 1 in = 71 in
2.54 cm
How many minutes are in 1.4 days?
1.4 days x 24 hr. x 60 min = 2.0 x 103 min
1 day hr.

18. Practice 1. Write the following measurements in scientific notation:
L b m
Practice
2. Write the following as standard numbers:
7.2 x 10–3 m b x 105 g
3. Use a scientific calculator to carry out the following mathematical operations. Provide answers in scientific notation and one decimal place.
(7.2 x 10–3) (2.4 x 105 ) b x 105
7.2 x 10–3
4. State the number of significant figures in each of the following measurements:
a m b L c g d m
5. Which answer(s) contains 3 significant figures?
a) b) c) x 103
6. All the zeros are significant in
1) ) ) x 103
7. The number of significant figures in 5.80 x 102 is
1) one 2) two 3) three

19. 8. Follow the steps and obtain a measurement for the solids and liquid.
Figure UN
Title:
Mesurement Problem
Caption:
Measure the length of each of the objects in figure (a), (b), and (c) using the metric rule in the figure. Indicate the number of significant figures for each and the estimated digit for each.

20. 9. Perform the following calculations of measured numbers
9. Perform the following calculations of measured numbers. Give the answers with the correct number of significant figures:
10. For each calculation, round the answer to give the correct number of significant figures.
a = 1) ) )
b = 1) ) ) 40.7
11. Write the equality and conversion factors for each of the following:
a. meters and centimeters b. jewelry that contains 18% gold c. one gallon of gas is $ 2.95
d. hours and minutes e. Density of water is 1.00 g/mL

21. 12. Write a complete set-up and solve:
a. If a ski pole is 3.0 feet in length, how long is the ski pole in mm?
b. If olive oil has a density of 0.92 g/mL, how many liters of olive oil are in 285 g of olive oil?
c. How many lb of sugar are in 120 g of candy if the candy is 25% (by mass) sugar?
d. An antibiotic dosage of 500 mg is ordered. If the antibiotic is supplied in liquid form as 250 mg in 5.0 mL, how many mL would be given?
e. Synthroid is used as a replacement or supplemental therapy for diminished thyroid function. A dosage of mg is prescribed with tablets that contain 50 µg of Synthroid. How many tablets are required to provide the prescribed medication?