Sig Figs for electron shells

[TJ Lai 2H]

For electron shells, can we assume that each quantity has "infinite" sig figs (e.g. 2.000000...) because we know that shells can only be whole numbers? So in a problem, we should base the number of sig figs off of the value we are given for the wavelength/ frequency etc.?

[Faaizah Arshad 1H]

I suppose that we can think of it that way. If the problem provided a value for frequency or wavelength, then you would base your significant figures on that.

[Tanya Nguyen 1B]

Yes I agree with the previous post, you should base your sig figs off of the wavelength/frequency given in the question since electron shells can only have whole numbers.

[Victor Qiu 1C]

I think you can just add "Because electron shells are integers, the number is ...".

[rita_debbaneh2G]

I think you have it down right: in general, I use other values in my calculations to determine sig figs. And I remember that one of the sig fig rules on the 14A website said that integers aren't counted for sig figs. So I wouldn't really worry about this issue. Use wavelength/frequency instead.