The following errors in procedure can greatly affect the experimental result. Explain which measurement is affected and how each error affects the resulting molar mass (i.e. is molar mass higher or lower than actual). a. The flask was removed from the boiling water before all of the liquid had evaporated. b. Water remained on the outside of the flask when the final weight of the cooled flask was determined.

The following errors in procedure can greatly affect the experimental result. Explain which measurement is affected and how each error affects the resulting molar mass (i.e. is molar mass higher or lower than actual). a. The flask was removed from the boiling water before all of the liquid had evaporated. b. Water remained on the outside of the flask when the final weight of the cooled flask was determined.

Macroscale and Microscale Organic Experiments

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Author:Kenneth L. Williamson, Katherine M. Masters

Publisher:Kenneth L. Williamson, Katherine M. Masters

Chapter4: Recrystallization

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