The density of the solution is 2.15 g mL-1, then mass of 2.5 mL solution in correct significant figures is :
- 53.75 g
- 5375 10-3 g
- 5.4 g
- 5.38 g
Answer
(3) 5.4 g
Solution
Mass = density × volume
= 2.15 g mL-1 2.5 mL
= 5.375 g
∵ In multiplication, the result must be reported with the same number of significant figures as the term with the least number of significant figures.
2.15 has 3 and 2.5 has 2 significant figures ⇒ the answer must have 2 significant figures.
∴ Mass = 5.4 g
Answer: (3)