Mastering Chemistry with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (3rd Edition)
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.44PP
Consider the following measurements determined for a known volume of 10.0 mL:
Volumes Measured with a Graduated Cylinder |
Volumes Measured with a Beaker |
10 mL | 12 mL |
9.5 mL | 8 mL |
10.5 mL | 9 mL |
- a. Which set of measurements is more precise?
- b. Which set of measurements is more accurate?
- c. Which measuring device for volume is more accurate?
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