Question

how do you write 0.000002396 in scientific notation? × 10

Explanation:

Step1: Move decimal point

Move the decimal point to get a number between 1 and 10. For 0.000002396, we move it 6 places to the right to get 2.396.

Step2: Determine exponent

Since we moved the decimal point 6 places to the right for a number less than 1, the exponent of 10 is - 6.

Answer:

$2.396\times10^{-6}$