Use Scientific Notation to Solve the Problem $5 \times 1014$ Cubic Meters and the Volume of a Bacterium Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

Use scientific notation to solve the problem.
-Assume that the volume of the earth is $5 \times 1014$ cubic meters and the volume of a bacterium is $2.5 \times$ $10 - 16$ cubic meters. If the earth could be filled with bacteria, how many would it contain?

• A) \(2.0 \times 10 ^ { 30 }\) bacteria
• B) \(5.0 \times 10 ^ { - 31 }\) bacteria
• C) \(2.0 \times 10 - 30\) bacteria
• D) \(5.0 \times 10 ^ { 31 }\) bacteria

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Definitions:

Ulcers

Open sores that can form on the skin, or mucous membranes of the body, often resulting in pain and discomfort.

Antibiotics

Medications used to fight infections caused by bacteria.

Carbohydrate

Organic compounds, including sugars, starches, and celluloses, which are a major source of energy for the body.

Chemical

A substance that undergoes a chemical reaction, consisting of atoms or molecules.