List the Conventions That Dictate Which Numbers in a Reported

question 80

Essay

List the conventions that dictate which numbers in a reported measurement are significant and which are not significant.

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Definitions:

Nitrate Ester

An organic compound containing a nitrate group bonded to an oxygen atom of an alcohol, often used in explosives and propellants.

Energetic Material

Substances that release energy rapidly when triggered, used in explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics.

Nitroglycerin

A volatile compound used as an explosive and in medicine as a vasodilator to treat heart conditions.

Major Organic Product

The primary outcome or the most abundantly produced compound in an organic reaction, as opposed to minor products.