Question

what is the exponent when the following number is written in scientific notation? 0.0000017

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite number in scientific form

Scientific notation is $a \times 10^n$ where $1 \leq a < 10$. For 0.0000017, move the decimal 6 places right to get $1.7 \times 10^{-6}$.

Step2: Identify the exponent

The exponent of $10$ in the scientific notation is $-6$.

Answer:

$-6$