Converting Small Numbers into Scientific Notation
Quiz
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Let's practice converting small numbers into scientific notation. 
Take the following quiz and see how you do!
 

Find the scientific notation for each number.

1. The diameter of an atom is .00000005 m.
a) 0.5 x 10-8 m
b) 5 x 108 m
c) 5 x 10-8 m

2.  The radius of an electron is .00000000000000282 m.
a) 2.82 x 10-15 m
b) 282 x 10-14 m
c) .282 x 10-15 m

3.  The diameter of the smallest particle visible to the naked eye is .0000015 m.
a) 1.5 x 10-5 m
b) 15 x 10-7 m
c) 1.5 x 10-6 m

4. The radius of a grain of sand is 0.025cm.
a) .25 x 10-2  cm
b) 2.5 x 10-2  cm

c) 25 x 10-2  cm

5. The diameter of a proton is .000000000000002 m.
a) 2 x 10-14  m
b) 2 x 10-15  m
c) .02 x 10-14  m

 

 

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