What is the significance of the uncertain digit in a measurement?

Measurement and Significant Figures

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is the most accurate digit.
It is always zero.
It is an estimate and may vary.
It is not important.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many significant figures are in the measurement 95.5 ml?
Five
Four
Three
Two
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When using a burette, to what precision can you estimate the volume?
To the nearest tenth of a milliliter
To the nearest hundredth of a milliliter
To the nearest liter
To the nearest milliliter
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the uncertain digit in the measurement 43.7 ml using a burette?
0
7
3
4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'mm' stand for on a ruler?
Milliliters
Millimeters
Centimeters
Meters
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are the longer marks on a ruler typically labeled?
In meters
In inches
In centimeters
In millimeters
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the smallest division you can estimate with a ruler marked every 0.1 cm?
0.001 cm
0.01 cm
0.1 cm
1 cm
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