A loss of 0.4 mg of Zn occurs in the course of an analysis for that element. Calculate the percent relative error due to this loss if the mass of Zn in the sample is  *(a) 30 mg (b) 150 mg *(c) 300 mg (d) 500 mg

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A loss of 0.4 mg of Zn occurs in the course of an analysis for that element. Calculate the percent relative error due to this loss if the mass of Zn in the sample is 

*(a) 30 mg (b) 150 mg *(c) 300 mg (d) 500 mg

 

 

 

 

 

 

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