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Chapter PSS, Problem 5KT
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The key term corresponding to the definition “a device for recording a measurement such as length, mass, or volume” is to be stated.

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The quantification of length, mass, or volume is termed as measurement. Measurement is expressed using the metric system in chemistry. It is done with the help of an instrument. The preciseness of the measurement depends upon the sensitivity of the instrument and its calibration.

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