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express 0.0000026 in scientific notation.
$2.6 \times 10^{-5}$
$2.6 \times 10^{-7}$
$2.6 \times 10^{-6}$
$2.6 \times 10^{6}$

Explanation:

Step1: Move decimal to get 1≤a<10

Move decimal 6 places right: $0.0000026 \to 2.6$

Step2: Determine exponent of 10

Negative exponent = number of places moved: $10^{-6}$

Step3: Combine into scientific notation

$2.6 \times 10^{-6}$

Answer:

$2.6 \times 10^{-6}$