What is the term for writing very large or very small numbers using powers of 10?

The term used for writing very large or very small numbers using powers of 10 is Scientific Notation. This method expresses numbers as a product of a number (between 1 and 10) and a power of 10. For example, the number 1,500 can be written as 1.5 × 10², while a small number like 0.005 can be expressed as 5 × 10⁻³.

Scientific Notation is particularly useful in engineering and scientific contexts where dealing with such numbers frequently occurs, as it simplifies calculations and allows for easier readability and comparison of values. In contrast, terms like Standard Form often refer to a specific format in different contexts, Decimal Form refers to numbers represented with decimal points, and Exponential Form, while related, does not specifically emphasize that the coefficient must be a number between 1 and 10.