Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): Numbers in scientific notation always have significant figures. | Reason (R): Precision refers to the closeness of various measurements for the same quantity.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Both the assertion and reason are true. Numbers in scientific notation always have significant figures, and precision refers to the closeness of measurements. However, precision does not explain why scientific notation has significant figures.
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