Question

The following quantities were reported on the labels of commercial products. Determine the number of significant figures in each.
(a) 0.0055 g active ingredients
(b) 12 tablets
(c) 3% hydrogen peroxide
(d) 5.5 ounces
(e) 473 mL
(f) 1.75% bismuth
(g) 0.001% phospharic acid
(h) 99.80% inert ingredients

Answer 1

A) 4
B) 2
C) 1
D) 2
E) 3
F) 3
G) 3
H) 4