This math topic focuses on the skill of converting very small decimal numbers into scientific notation with precision up to one decimal place. It forms part of a larger emphasis on decimal multiplication. The problems require finding the correct scientific notation representation among multiple choices for various given decimals. Each question lists a decimal number and several possible scientific notations, challenging learners to identify the correct scientific notation that accurately represents the given decimal.

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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
0.000012
a A LaTex expression showing 1.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
b A LaTex expression showing 1.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
c A LaTex expression showing 12.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
d A LaTex expression showing 0.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
e A LaTex expression showing 1.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
f A LaTex expression showing 1.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
2
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.00000039
a A LaTex expression showing 3.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 39.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -7
c A LaTex expression showing 3.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -8
d A LaTex expression showing 3.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -7
e A LaTex expression showing 0.4 multiplied by 10 to the power of -7
f A LaTex expression showing 3.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
3
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.000000045
a A LaTex expression showing 0.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -8
b A LaTex expression showing 4.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
c A LaTex expression showing 45.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -8
d A LaTex expression showing 4.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -7
e A LaTex expression showing 4.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -9
f A LaTex expression showing 4.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -8
4
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.00000025
a A LaTex expression showing 2.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 2.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -8
c A LaTex expression showing 2.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -7
d A LaTex expression showing 2.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
e A LaTex expression showing 0.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -7
f A LaTex expression showing 25.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -7
5
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.000015
a A LaTex expression showing 1.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 1.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
c A LaTex expression showing 1.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
d A LaTex expression showing 15.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
e A LaTex expression showing 1.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
f A LaTex expression showing 0.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
6
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.000079
a A LaTex expression showing 79.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
b A LaTex expression showing 7.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
c A LaTex expression showing 7.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
d A LaTex expression showing 7.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
e A LaTex expression showing 0.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
f A LaTex expression showing 7.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
7
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.000091
a A LaTex expression showing 9.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 0.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
c A LaTex expression showing 91.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
d A LaTex expression showing 9.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
e A LaTex expression showing 9.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
f A LaTex expression showing 9.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
8
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.000096
a A LaTex expression showing 9.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 9.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
c A LaTex expression showing 1.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
d A LaTex expression showing 9.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
e A LaTex expression showing 96.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5