The distance between the two hydrogen atoms in a molecule of water is 0.000000000172 m. Express this distance in scientific notation.
A) 1.72 × 10- 9 m
B) 1.72 × 10-10 m
C) 0.172 × 10-10 m
D) 17.2 × 9 m
E) 1.72 × 10 m
Answer: B
Chemistry MC
Chemistry
The distance between the two hydrogen atoms in a molecule of water is 0.000000000172 m. Express this distance in scientific notation.