Some Review….ppt

CHM 1030 PGCC Barbara A. Gage Some Review… Did I learn that in Gen Chem I? CHM 1030 PGCC Barbara A. Gage Data and Results Data = any measured values recorded in the course of an activity temperature, mass from balance, volume in a graduated cyclinder Results = any value that is the result of manipulating the data (subtracting, converting, finding the log of…) volume dispensed from a buret, mass of solid that was massed in a container CHM 1030 PGCC Barbara A. Gage How many decimal places do I need? Don’t ask this question! You need to determine this from the data you are using and any conversions or constants The answer will depend on the number of significant figures…remember those? CHM 1030 PGCC Barbara A. Gage Significant Figures They don’t go away… CHM 1030 PGCC Barbara A. Gage Significant Figures When making a measurement you must record all digits you are sure of and one that is a reasonable estimate (regardless of where the decimal place falls) The object below is 4.86 cm. You can be certain of the 4 and 8. The 6 is an estimate and can vary +/- 1 between measurements. CHM 1010 PGCC Barbara A. Gage Significant Figures The graduated cylinder at the right contains 38.34 mL of liquid. It is assumed that you can visually divide the space between lines into ten parts. CHM 1030 PGCC Barbara A. Gage Significant Figures –Addition and Subtraction CHM 1030 PGCC Barbara A. Gage When you are adding and subtracting numbers you only count the columns where you are sure of all the values in that column. Significant Figures –Multiplication and Division When multiplying or dividing two or more values, the answer should contain the number of digits in the value with the least