Question
Chemistry Question on Some basic concepts of chemistry
Two students X and Y report the weight of the same substance as 4.0 g and 4.00 g respectively. Which of the following statement is correct?
A
Both are equally accurate
B
X is more accurate than Y
C
Y is more accurate than X
D
Both are inaccurate scientifically
Answer
Y is more accurate than X
Explanation
Solution
4.00 is more accurate than 4.0 because the former has three significant figures while the latter has two.