Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781285869759
Author: Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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1) A student performs an experiment to determine the density of a sugar solution. She
obtains the following results: 1.07 g/mL, 1.81 g/mL, 1.93 g/mL, and 1.75 g/mL. If the
actual value for the density of the sugar solution is 1.75 g/mL, which statement below best
describes her results?
a) Her results are precise, but not accurate.
b) Her results are accurate, but not precise.
c) Her results are both precise and accurate
d) Her results are neither precise nor accurate.
e) It isn't possible to determine with the information given.
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Transcribed Image Text:1) A student performs an experiment to determine the density of a sugar solution. She obtains the following results: 1.07 g/mL, 1.81 g/mL, 1.93 g/mL, and 1.75 g/mL. If the actual value for the density of the sugar solution is 1.75 g/mL, which statement below best describes her results? a) Her results are precise, but not accurate. b) Her results are accurate, but not precise. c) Her results are both precise and accurate d) Her results are neither precise nor accurate. e) It isn't possible to determine with the information given.
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