Question

How many significant digits are in the volume measurement 0.010 mL? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) none of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option B.

Explanation:

Significant figures :These are figures in a number which expresses the value of the magnitude of a quantity to a specific degree of accuracy is known as significant digits.

Significant digits in the volume measurement 0.010 mL are:

$0.0\bar{10}$ = 2 significant figures

• All non-zero numbers are always significant.
• All zero’s preceding the first integers are never significant.
• All zero’s after the decimal point are always significant.