Avogadro’s number is approximately when written in ordinary notation.
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Problem
Avogadro’s number is approximately 602214076000000000000000 when written in ordinary notation.
(a) Express this number in scientific notation correct to four significant figures.
(b) Express the same number in scientific notation correct to six significant figures.
(c) For each of the two forms obtained above, state the number of significant figures and explain whether the digits appearing in the power of ten contribute to this count.