Scientific Notation Quiz

What is the first step in writing a number in scientific notation?

• Divide the number by 10.

• Add zeros to the end of the number.

• Move the decimal point to create a coefficient between 1 and 10.

• Multiply the number by 10.

If you move the decimal point to the left, what happens to the exponent in scientific notation?

• The exponent becomes positive.

• The exponent remains zero.

• The exponent doubles.

• The exponent becomes negative.

What are the two main parts of a number written in scientific notation?

• Exponent and base number

• Coefficient and power of 10

• Coefficient and base number

• Base number and exponent

How many times do you move the decimal point to convert 8 million into scientific notation?

• 7 times

• 6 times

• 5 times

• 4 times

What is the scientific notation of 8 million?

• 8 x 10^6

• 8 x 10^5

• 8 x 10^7

• 8 x 10^8

When converting 0.0056 to scientific notation, how many times is the decimal moved?

• 4 times

• 5 times

• 3 times

• 2 times

What is the scientific notation of 0.0056?

• 5.6 x 10^-3

• 5.6 x 10^2

• 5.6 x 10^3

• 5.6 x 10^-2

How many times do you move the decimal point to convert 34,000 into scientific notation?

• 5 times

• 4 times

• 3 times

• 6 times

What is the scientific notation of 34,000?

• 3.4 x 10^3

• 3.4 x 10^4

• 3.4 x 10^5

• 3.4 x 10^6

What is a common mistake when determining the exponent in scientific notation?

• Using a positive exponent for small numbers.

• Forgetting to move the decimal point.

• Using a negative exponent for large numbers.

• Thinking the exponent equals the number of zeros.