This math topic focuses on converting various decimal numbers into scientific notation, with each problem targeting decimals rounded to one decimal place. The problems are an exercise within a broader unit on Decimal Multiplication. Students must convert small decimal values, ranging from 0.000034 to 0.063, to their equivalent expression in scientific notation, determining the correct power of ten and significant figures. Each question provides multiple choice answers, requiring the student to select the correct scientific notation representation.

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Scientific Notation (Decimals) - Convert to Scientific Notation - 1 Decimal Places Worksheet

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Scientific Notation (Decimals) - Convert to Scientific Notation - 1 Decimal Places
1
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.026
a A LaTex expression showing 2.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of 0
b A LaTex expression showing 2.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
c A LaTex expression showing 2.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
d A LaTex expression showing 0.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
e A LaTex expression showing 26.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
f A LaTex expression showing 2.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
2
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.009
a A LaTex expression showing 9.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
b A LaTex expression showing 0.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
c A LaTex expression showing 9.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
d A LaTex expression showing 9.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
e A LaTex expression showing 90.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
f A LaTex expression showing 9.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
3
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.0069
a A LaTex expression showing 6.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
b A LaTex expression showing 69.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
c A LaTex expression showing 6.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
d A LaTex expression showing 6.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
e A LaTex expression showing 0.7 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
f A LaTex expression showing 6.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
4
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.0049
a A LaTex expression showing 0.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
b A LaTex expression showing 4.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
c A LaTex expression showing 4.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
d A LaTex expression showing 4.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
e A LaTex expression showing 4.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
f A LaTex expression showing 49.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
5
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.0042
a A LaTex expression showing 42.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
b A LaTex expression showing 0.4 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
c A LaTex expression showing 4.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
d A LaTex expression showing 4.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
e A LaTex expression showing 4.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
f A LaTex expression showing 4.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
6
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.00079
a A LaTex expression showing 79.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
b A LaTex expression showing 7.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
c A LaTex expression showing 0.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
d A LaTex expression showing 7.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
e A LaTex expression showing 7.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
f A LaTex expression showing 7.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
7
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.000062
a A LaTex expression showing 6.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 6.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
c A LaTex expression showing 62.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
d A LaTex expression showing 6.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
e A LaTex expression showing 0.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
f A LaTex expression showing 6.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
8
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.0041
a A LaTex expression showing 4.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
b A LaTex expression showing 4.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
c A LaTex expression showing 41.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
d A LaTex expression showing 0.4 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
e A LaTex expression showing 4.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
f A LaTex expression showing 4.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2