Scientific Measurement David Chan Northwestern University Add Corporate Logo Here To insert your company logo on this slide From the Insert Menu Select.
MEASUREMENT LIMITATIONS. 1) ACCURACY – HOW CLOSE THE MEASUREMENT IS TO AN ACTUAL OR ACCEPTED VALUE – DEPENDS ON YOU – GETS BETTER WITH PRACTICE.
Analytical chemistry- composition of matter Physical chemistry- mechanisms of reactions Organic- compounds with carbon Inorganic- noncarbon compounds.
Analyzing Data Chapter 2. KEY TERMS Qualitative measurement – a measurement that gives descriptive nonnumerical results. (Qualities) Quantitative measurement.
Scientific Measurement
Scientific Notation Write 17,500 in scientific notation. 1.75 x 10 4 Write 0.0050 in scientific notation. 5.0 x 10 -3 5.0 x 10 -3 (3.0 x 10 5 )(5.0 x 10.
Scientific Notation, Significant Figures & Significant Digits SCH3U.
Significant (Measured) Digits Measuring with Precision.
