Physics

Physics

Problem

Calcium carbonate is reported to be 40.0\% calcium by mass with an uncertainty of ±0.2%\pm0.2\%. What is the maximum possible mass of calcium, expressed with the correct number of significant figures, that could be present in a 1.250 g tablet assumed to be pure calcium carbonate? a) 0.500 g0.500\ \text{g} b) 0.502 g0.502\ \text{g} c) 0.503 g0.503\ \text{g} d) 0.498 g0.498\ \text{g}

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