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Kernels of popcorn were weighed and then heated to pop. Water escaped in the process of popping.
DATA DESCRIPTION |
TRIAL 1 |
TRIAL 2 |
Mass of Empty Evaporating Dish |
35.6450g |
35.6452g |
Mass of Evaporating Dish + Kernels Before Heating |
42.3512 g |
44.9572 g |
Mass of Evaporating Dish + Kernels After Heating |
41.2540 g |
42.6571 g |
What is the average percentage of water in the kernels?
65.180% |
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28.719% |
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21.208% |
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3.8913% |
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