Question

a scientist is determining the mass of 23,000 molecules of oxygen. use this to answer parts a and b.
the mass of one molecule of oxygen ( = 5.3\times10^{-23} ) gram
a. how many significant digits should be in the solution?
there should be (square) significant digits in the solution
(type a whole number)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify significant digits rules

In multiplication, the number of significant digits in the result is determined by the number with the fewest significant digits.

Step2: Analyze given numbers

The number \(23000\) (assuming it's \(2.3\times10^{4}\) for significant digit consideration, 2 significant digits) and \(5.3\times10^{-23}\) (2 significant digits).

Answer:

\(2\)