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Experimental Methods and Measurement Quiz
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Experimental Methods and Measurement Quiz

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What is the objective of Experiment 1?

  • To determine the density of a metal block and an unknown liquid. (correct)
  • To use significant figures in calculated values.
  • To measure the exact values of physical quantities.
  • To establish a range of values for measurements.
  • Why can we never make an exact measurement of a physical quantity?

  • Due to the precision of the measuring device and the uniformity of the object being measured. (correct)
  • Due to the limitations of the human eye in making measurements.
  • Because the measuring devices are not accurate.
  • Because the measurements are always rounded off to the nearest whole number.
  • What skills are developed in Experiment 1?

  • Skills in the use of volumetric pipettes and volumetric flasks. (correct)
  • Skills in recording data and making measurements.
  • Skills in determining the exact molar mass of a compound.
  • Skills in using significant figures in calculated values.
  • What is the best we can do when making a measurement?

    <p>Establish a range of values within which the 'exact' value of the measurement is thought to lie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using significant figures in calculated values?

    <p>To reflect the precision of the measurements used in the calculation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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