Convert the following to correct scientific notation

Question

1. 375 000 000 mg
2. 875 km
3. 0.000 000 000 125 mL

Answer 1

To put a number into scientific notation, we want to write it using powers of 10.

1). 375,000,000 mg = 3.5x10⁸ mg

2). 875 km = 8.75x10² km

3). 0.000000000125 = 1.25x10^-10 ml