Question

Use appropriate metric prefixes to write the following measurements without use of exponents 2.3 x 10⁻¹⁰ L

Answer 1

To express 2.3 x 10⁻¹⁰ L without exponents, we use the metric prefix 'nano' (10^-9). After adjusting the numeric value, the number translates to 0.23 nL (nanoliters).

Step-by-step explanation:

To rewrite the given measurement, 2.3 x 10⁻¹⁰ liters, without the use of exponents, we need to use appropriate metric prefixes. In the metric system, the prefix for 10^-9 is 'nano' (n), and for 10^-12 is 'pico' (p). Your number lies between these so you have to use one and adjust the numeric value accordingly.

Here, 10^-10 is closer to 10^-9, so we will use the 'nano' prefix. We then get (2.3/10) x 10^-9 liters = 0.23 x 10^-9 liters.

So, 2.3 x 10⁻¹⁰ L translates to 0.23 nL (nanoliters).

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