Question detail
How would you express 0.0001 metres in standard form?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles (chemistry only)
Question
- A. 1 x 10^-4 m
- B. 1 x 10^-3 m
- C. 1 x 10^-2 m
- D. 1 x 10^4 m
Answer
1 x 10^-4 m
Explanation
0.0001 metres can be expressed as 1 x 10^-4 metres in standard form.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Standard Form
Students often confuse standard form with regular decimal notation when comparing particle sizes, leading to incorrect size comparisons.
To fix this, practice converting numbers into standard form and ensure you understand how to express very small numbers, such as nanometres, correctly.
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