How do i convert a number to a scientific notation

You write the non-zero digits, placing a decimal after the first non-zero digit. Then, you count the number of digits you need to move the beginning decimal to get to where your decimal is now. If you move the decimal to the left, then your power is positive.

Step-by-step explanation:

so for example,.005 would be 5x10^-2 and 500 would be 5x10^2