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Which tools should be used to record the most complete data about a gas?

A
a gas-collecting bottle and an electronic balance
B
a graduated cylinder and a thermometer
C
a manometer and a thermometer
D
an electronic balance and a manometer
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When a theory is disproved by further evidence, which of the following occurs?

A
It should be considered a failure.
B
It adds to scientific knowledge.
C
It becomes a law.
D
New data must be found to support it.
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Why do scientists use scientific notation to represent very small and large numbers?

A
accuracy of measured quantities
B
to simplify the number by using fewer digits
C
number of significant figures
D
precision of measurements
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William adds two values, following the rules for using significant figures in computations. He should write the sum of these two numbers by using

A
the same number of decimal places as the least precise value.
B
the same number of decimal places as the most precise value.
C
a range of the number of significant figures in the two values.
D
an average of the number of significant figures in the two values.
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Andi performs the calculation that is shown below.How should the answer be reported using the correct number of significant figures?

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A
3.59
B
3.591
C
3.6
D
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