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A watt is a measure of power (the rate of energy change) equal to 1 J/s. (a) Calculate the number of joules in a kilowatt-hour.
Ch.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement
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- Ch.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement177
- Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions231
- Ch.3 - Chemical Reactions and Reaction Stoichiometry216
- Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution189
- Ch.5 - Thermochemistry175
- Ch.6 - Electronic Structure of Atoms168
- Ch.7 - Periodic Properties of the Elements150
- Ch.8 - Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding177
- Ch.9 - Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories200
- Ch.10 - Gases179
- Ch.11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces113
- Ch.12 - Solids and Modern Materials154
- Ch.13 - Properties of Solutions157
- Ch.14 - Chemical Kinetics199
- Ch.15 - Chemical Equilibrium128
- Ch.16 - Acid-Base Equilibria164
- Ch.17 - Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria163
- Ch.18 - Chemistry of the Environment105
- Ch.19 - Chemical Thermodynamics164
- Ch.20 - Electrochemistry171
- Ch.21 - Nuclear Chemistry122
- Ch.22 - Chemistry of the Nonmetals82
- Ch.23 - Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry79
- Ch.24 - The Chemistry of Life: Organic and Biological Chemistry16
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Brown 14th EditionCh.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and MeasurementProblema 44
Brown 14th EditionCh.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and MeasurementProblema 44Capitolo 1, Problema 44
Indicate which of the following are exact numbers: (a) the mass of a 32-oz can of coffee, (b) the number of students in your chemistry class, (c) the temperature of the surface of the Sun, (d) the mass of a postage stamp, (e) the number of milliliters in a cubic meter of water, (f) the average height of NBA basketball players.
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Understand that exact numbers are those that are counted or defined, not measured.
Consider (a) the mass of a 32-oz can of coffee: This is a measured quantity, so it is not exact.
Consider (b) the number of students in your chemistry class: This is a counted quantity, so it is exact.
Consider (c) the temperature of the surface of the Sun: This is a measured quantity, so it is not exact.
Consider (e) the number of milliliters in a cubic meter of water: This is a defined quantity (1 cubic meter = 1,000,000 milliliters), so it is exact.
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Exact Numbers
Exact numbers are values that are counted or defined and have no uncertainty associated with them. They are typically whole numbers, such as the number of students in a class or the number of milliliters in a liter. Unlike measured values, exact numbers do not have significant figures and are considered to be infinitely precise.
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Measured Numbers
Measured numbers are values obtained through measurement and inherently include some degree of uncertainty. For example, the mass of a can of coffee or the temperature of the Sun are measured quantities, which depend on the precision of the measuring instrument used. These numbers are expressed with significant figures to reflect their precision.
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Significant figures are the digits in a number that contribute to its precision, including all non-zero digits, any zeros between significant digits, and trailing zeros in the decimal portion. Understanding significant figures is crucial for interpreting measured numbers, as they indicate the reliability of the measurement and help in performing calculations accurately.
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