Guides: Maths for bioscience: Exponents and scientific notation

Exponents and scientific notation

Exponents (20¹³) and scientific notation (6 × 10⁻⁷) are useful for representing very large or very small numbers.

The video below discusses exponents and how to write numbers in scientific notation.

In bioscience, it is helpful to know scientific notation and exponents to convert between units (e.g., g to mg).

Scientific notation (Organic Chemistry Tutor)
This resource is a great tool to help you understand how to convert between normal and scientific notation
Introduction to exponents (Math Antics)
Get ready to dive into the world of exponents — this video breaks down the basics, explores their different names, shows what they really mean, and teaches you how to use them like a pro!
Scientific notation (Math is Fun)
Step into the world of scientific notation with this easy-to-follow resource! You'll uncover what it really means, see it in action through worked examples, and then put your skills to the test with practice questions of your own.
Laws of exponents (Math is Fun)
Explore the power of exponents with this resource! You'll learn the essential laws, see how they work through step-by-step examples, and then tackle some practice questions to test your understanding.
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