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State the number of significant digits in each of the following:(a) $0.5 \mathrm{~mL}$(b) $0.50 \mathrm{~mL}$(c) $5.00 \mathrm{~mL}$(d) $500 \mathrm{~mL}$
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Step 1: The number of significant digits in a number is the number of digits that carry meaningful information about its precision. Show more…
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