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1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

1. Matter and Measurements

Significant Figures (Simplified)

GOB Chemistry

1. Matter and Measurements

Significant Figures (Simplified)

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Problem 19b

Textbook Question

Identify the numbers in each of the following statements as measured or exact:
b. A patient is given 2 tablets of medication.

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Understand the difference between measured and exact numbers: Measured numbers are obtained through measurement and may have some degree of uncertainty, while exact numbers are defined or counted and have no uncertainty.

Analyze the statement: 'A patient is given 2 tablets of medication.'

Recognize that the number '2' in this context is a counted quantity, as tablets are discrete items that can be counted directly.

Conclude that counted quantities are considered exact numbers because they are not subject to measurement uncertainty.

Determine that the number '2' in this statement is an exact number.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Measured Numbers

Measured numbers are values obtained through measurement and can vary based on the precision of the measuring instrument. They are often subject to uncertainty and can include values like weight, height, or temperature. In the context of the question, measured numbers would be those that are not whole or exact, reflecting a range of possible values.

Exact Numbers

Exact numbers are values that are counted or defined and have no uncertainty associated with them. They are whole numbers that represent a fixed quantity, such as the number of items in a set. In the example provided, the statement about a patient receiving 2 tablets is an exact number because it represents a definitive count of tablets.

Significance of Measurement Types

Understanding the distinction between measured and exact numbers is crucial in fields like medicine and science, as it affects calculations, data interpretation, and decision-making. Measured numbers can introduce variability in results, while exact numbers provide certainty. This distinction helps professionals assess the reliability of data and make informed choices based on the nature of the numbers involved.