Write the Number 0 $0.51 \times 10 ^ { - 3 }$

Multiple Choice

Write the number 0.00051 in scientific notation.

A) $0.51 \times 10 ^ { - 3 }$
B) $5.1 \times 10 ^ { - 3 }$
C) $5.1 \times 10 ^ { - 4 }$
D) $51 \times 10 ^ { - 5 }$
E) $5.1 \times 10 ^ { - 6 }$