Question

question 2 (1 point) how many significant figures does the following number have: 0.998005 a 5 b 6 c 7 d 9

Explanation:

Step1: Recall significant - figure rules

Non - zero digits are always significant.

Step2: Consider zeros

Zeros between non - zero digits are significant, and trailing zeros after a decimal point are significant.
In the number 0.998005, the non - zero digits 9, 9, 8, 5 are significant. The zeros between 8 and 5 (00) are also significant.

Answer:

B. 6