Module 1: Significant Figures Rules

Question 1

Significant Figure Rule 1

Answer 1

All nonzero digits are significant

Question 2

Significant Figure Rule 2

Answer 2

All zeros at the end of a number and to the right of a decimal point are significant

Question 3

Significant Figure Rule 3

Answer 3

All zeros between 2 significant figures are significant

Question 4

Significant Figure Rule 4

Answer 4

Any other zeros (not described by rules #2 or #3) are not significant