Multiplying in Scientific Notation

Notes

Multiplying Numbers Written in Scientific

Notation
1. Multiply the coefficients together.
2. Add the exponents to get the power of 10.
General formula:
(a 10x) (b 10y) = (ab) 10x+y

Given:

(3 105) (4 109)

Multiply coefficients: 3 4 = 12
Add Exponents: 105 109=105+9=1014
Preliminary Answer: 12 1014
Now, rewrite in correct scientific notation if
needed.
Final Answer:

1.2 X 1015

Given:

(2 10-2) (8 10-5)

Multiply Coefficients: 2 8 = 16
Add Exponents: 10-2 10-5=10-2+(-5)=10-7
Answer: 16 10-7
Rewrite in Scientific Notation
Final Answer:

1.6 10-6

The mass of one oxygen atom is 2.5

x 10-26 kg. A cylinder contains 6 x
1023 oxygen atoms. What is the mass
of the oxygen cylinder?

= (2.5 x 6) (10-26x1023)
= 1510-3
= 1.510-2 kg