To the correct number of significant figures, what is the level of the liquid in the buret? 0.3 mL 0.29 mL 0.2 mL 0.35 mL
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Significant figures are the digits in a number that carry meaning contributing to its measurement accuracy. This includes all digits except: leading zeros, trailing zeros that are simply placeholders to indicate the scale of the number, and any spurious digits. Show more…
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