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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Math worksheet on 'Scientific Notation (Decimals) - Convert to Scientific Notation - 1 Decimal Places (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Decimal Multiplication - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/decimals_multiplication_advanced/
1
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.069
a A LaTex expression showing 0.7 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
b A LaTex expression showing 6.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
c A LaTex expression showing 6.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
d A LaTex expression showing 6.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of 0
e A LaTex expression showing 6.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
f A LaTex expression showing 69.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
2
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.00063
a A LaTex expression showing 0.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
b A LaTex expression showing 6.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
c A LaTex expression showing 6.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
d A LaTex expression showing 6.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
e A LaTex expression showing 63.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
f A LaTex expression showing 6.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
3
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.00099
a A LaTex expression showing 9.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
b A LaTex expression showing 99.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
c A LaTex expression showing 9.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
d A LaTex expression showing 9.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
e A LaTex expression showing 1.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
f A LaTex expression showing 9.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
4
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.00013
a A LaTex expression showing 1.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
b A LaTex expression showing 0.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
c A LaTex expression showing 1.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
d A LaTex expression showing 1.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
e A LaTex expression showing 13.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
f A LaTex expression showing 1.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
5
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.000091
a A LaTex expression showing 9.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
b A LaTex expression showing 0.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
c A LaTex expression showing 9.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
d A LaTex expression showing 91.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
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 -4
6
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.00085
a A LaTex expression showing 8.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
b A LaTex expression showing 8.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
c A LaTex expression showing 8.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
d A LaTex expression showing 85.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
e A LaTex expression showing 8.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
f A LaTex expression showing 0.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
7
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.00043
a A LaTex expression showing 4.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
b A LaTex expression showing 43.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
c A LaTex expression showing 0.4 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
d A LaTex expression showing 4.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
e A LaTex expression showing 4.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
f A LaTex expression showing 4.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5