Math issues

1) Solving for a variable    ans

2) unit conversions

        logic

        numerical values for conversions used in CHM 109

        problems

        answers

3) significant figures and rounding

    a) How to know what is significant and rules for calculation effects on sig figs

    b) Examples of sig figs and rounding from Basic Techniques Lab    This contains detailed comments on the logic associated with significant figures, calculations, etc.  When you get your Basic Techniques lab back from grading, compare with this page to see how well you are understanding things.

    c) Analysis of a Rounding Error

4) Metric conversions

5) Exponent math  ans

6) logs and antilogs

7) Massive Summary Worksheet: Contains problems on sig.fig., scientific notation, calculations/use of calculator, unit conversions (in html format)

    problems

    answers