In a separate experiment, a student determines the vapor pressure of water to be 34.592 at 30°C. What is the percent error in the experimental value of Pwater, using the tabulated value at the experimental temperature as the accepted value? Report your answer as a percentage to 4 significant figures.

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In a separate experiment, a student determines the vapor pressure of water to be 34.592 at 30°C. What is the percent error in the experimental value of Pwater, using the tabulated value at the experimental temperature as the accepted value? Report your answer as a percentage to 4 significant figures.

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