To the Correct Number of Significant Figures, the Mass of Exactly

question 85

Multiple Choice

To the correct number of significant figures, the mass of exactly 250 atoms of mercury would be:

• A)200.6 amu
• B)250 amu
• C)5.015 x 10⁴ amu
• D)5.0100 x 10⁴ amu
• E)1.246 amu

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