6.1.9 - Weighing Balance
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What does a weighing balance measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what we call this quantity that we measure.
What is the formula for concentration?
💡 Hint: Recall how we describe concentration in science.
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What is the primary function of a weighing balance?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'weight' refers to in physics.
True or False: Sensitivity of an instrument is defined as its ability to measure large quantities accurately.
💡 Hint: What do we mean by 'detecting' in measurements?
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A laboratory wants to ensure the precision of their weighing balance. They measure a 50-gram sample three times and get 50.1g, 49.9g, and 50.0g. Discuss the precision and provide statistical tools to evaluate it.
💡 Hint: What formulas can help you calculate the spread in your data?
Discuss strategies for ensuring both accuracy and precision when measuring TSS in environmental samples.
💡 Hint: How can you control the variables during your measurements?
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