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SEATWORK 1
Module 1: Measurement Section and
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Chemistry Professor

A. Determine the number of significant figures in each of the following measured values.
1. 6.000 3. 0.020030 5. 34.208
2. 0.0032 4. 78.080 6. 87.03

B. Express the following numbers in scientific notation to the number of significant figures
indicated in the parenthesis.
1. 632567 (four) 2. 0.5000000 (three) 3. 0.3145375 (two)

C. Carry out the following operations.

1. 235 + 38.0 +36.7 4. 2.000 × 0.200 × 0.20
2. 3.22 – 2.76 5. 9.0000 ÷ 33.0
3. 3.000 + 4.298 + 2.31 6. 0.330 × (5.04 ÷ 4.0)

D. Answer the following word problems.

1. Lolong was the largest crocodile in captivity. He was an Indo-Pacific or saltwater crocodile that
measured at 6.17 m and weighed 1075 kg. What is Lolong’s measurement in feet and pounds?

2. Tagaytay is one of the country’s most popular destinations because of its outstanding
scenery and cooler climate provided by its high altitude. Tagaytay is relatively close to the
capital city of Manila, which is only 59 kilometers away. What is the distance between
Tagaytay city and Manila in miles?

3. The world’s smallest fish is Paedocpris progenetica. Scientists discovered it at the Indonesian
island of Sumatra. Mature females only measured 7.9 mm. What is the length of the
smallest fish in inches?

4. The atmosphere of Venus consists of 97% carbon dioxide, making it the hottest planet in the
solar system. The surface of Venus reaches the temperature of 475oC. What is
its temperature in Kelvin?

5. What is the percent error when the theoretical value of the density of ethanol is 0.79 g/mL
and the value you obtained from performing an experiment is 0.73 g/mL?
Answer the following.
1. The density of mercury is 13.6 g/mL. At 55 mL, the water level in the graduated
cylinder rises to 98 mL after mercury is added. What is the mass of mercury in
grams?

2. What is the density of a 56.3 g rod that is 1.25 cm long and has a diameter of 2.4
cm?