In determining the volume of CO2 in the flask, the flask was filled with water and the total volume of the water in the stoppered flask was measured.  A student filling the Erlenmeyer flask with water was in a rush and did not notice small air bubbles under the stopper.   How would this error affect the experimental molar volume of CO2?

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In determining the volume of CO2 in the flask, the flask was filled with water and the total volume of the water in the stoppered flask was measured.  A student filling the Erlenmeyer flask with water was in a rush and did not notice small air bubbles under the stopper.  

    1. How would this error affect the experimental molar volume of CO2?
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