1.   The rule for multiplying by powers of 10 states that if the exponent of the 10 is positive, then you move the decimal point __________.
    A. to the right by the number of spaces as the number in the exponent minus 1 B. to the right by the same number of spaces as the number in the exponent
    C. to the left by the same number of spaces as the number in the exponent D. to the right by the number of spaces as the number in the exponent plus 1
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  2.   Which is the correct definition for a number expressed in scientific notation?
    A. A number is expressed in scientific notation when it is in the form a × 10n, where and n is an integer. B. A number is expressed in scientific notation when it is in the form a × 10n, where and n is a whole number.
    C. A number is expressed in scientific notation when it is in the form a × 10n, where and n is a whole number. D. A number is expressed in scientific notation when it is in the form a × 10n, where and n is an integer.
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  3.   Express 0.00000083 in scientific notation.
    A. 0.83 × 10-6 B. 83 × 10-8
    C. -8.3 × 10-7 D. 8.3 × 10-7
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  4.   Express 8 micrograms in scientific notation.
    A. 8 × 10-6 grams B. 8 × 106 grams
    C. 8 × 10-9 grams D. 8 × 109 grams
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  5.   Evaluate the expression 0.000008 × 17,000,000,000.
    A. 13,600 B. 136,000
    C. 136 D. 1,360,000
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