Significant figure is the measure of how accurately something can be measured. It carries meaning contributing to its measurement resolution. It is important to use proper number of significant figures to get a precise measurement. For example, if we use a meter stick then measurements like 0.874 meters, or 0.900 meters, are good because they indicate that we can measure to the nearest millimeter. Whereas a measurement like 0.8 does not tell that a meter stick can measure to the nearest millimeter.

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A solution in a dish contains 4.0 grams of salt dissolved in 100 grams of water. If 50 grams of the water evaporates, this is ev

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D. A mixture

If the water is evaporating while the salt remains, it means the two are not chemically bonded and therefore are not a compound.

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