Why do scientists use scientific notation to represent very small and large numbers

Americium-241 undergoes fission to produce three neutrons per fission event. if a neutron-absorbing material is mixed in with this sample so that the rate of neutron production drops down to 1.8 neutrons per fission event, which will be effective at achieving a critical mass? check all that apply. remove a deflective shield surrounding the sample. remove absorbent material mixed in with the sample. compress the sample of americium-241.

Analyze the reaction to determine whether the reaction is exothermic or endothermic. explain your reasoning.

110 g of water (specific heat = 4.184 j/g c) and 100 g of a metal sample (specific heat = 0.397 j/g c) are heated from 25 degrees c to 75 degrees c. which substance required more thermal energy?