K Value

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Why is it that anytime the Nernst equation is used to solve for K, K is written with only one significant figure (for example: K = 1x10³)?

[Srikar_Ramshetty 1K]

I don't think this is true, it might have to do with the significant figures being used in the examples you have seen.

[Isabelle Fontanilla 1I]

Significant figures are usually derived from the problem itself. Using the Nernst Equation should not be the determinant of how many significant figures will be used for K.

[Jchellis 1I]

Are significant figures something we are being graded on right now? It seems like he had been pretty relaxed about them recently.

[Jocelyne Milke 1G]

Are significant figures something we are being graded on right now? It seems like he had been pretty relaxed about them recently.

I think it depends on the problem. Some problems he didn't look at sig figs

[allisoncarr1i]

Are significant figures something we are being graded on right now? It seems like he had been pretty relaxed about them recently.

They weren't worth anything on test 2 but i don't know if they will be for the final.

[dgerges 4H]

most problems don't assign points for sig figs because they're appointed for something else, but with as many points that are on the final, I wouldn't be surprised if they count for something.

[KHuang1L]

Should be specific to the question