Practice - Criterion D: Evaluation (Critiquing the Experiment)
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Practice Questions
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What is uncertainty?
💡 Hint: Think of how precise your measurements can be.
Define random error.
💡 Hint: Consider examples where you notice fluctuations.
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What is uncertainty in measurements?
💡 Hint: Think about how reliable our measurements can be.
True or False: Systematic errors vary unpredictably.
💡 Hint: Consider how each type of error manifests.
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An experiment yields a measurement believed to be 20 g, but the balance was uncalibrated, causing a systematic error resulting in an actual weight of 19.5 g. Calculate the percentage error between the expected and actual weight.
💡 Hint: Compare the values and remember to use the absolute value.
You conducted an experiment with a concentration result of 0.50 mol/L and a percentage uncertainty of 10%. Another lab has a known value of 0.45 mol/L. Is your measurement reliable, or does it suggest a systematic error?
💡 Hint: Remember to compare the percentage uncertainty with the calculated percentage error.
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