8D.6 Flashcards
1
Q
what is percentage uncertainty
A
it is the real measurement uncertainty in an experiment multiplied by 100 and divided by the value obtained
2
Q
what does the percentage uncertainty in a balance depend on
A
- the precision of the balance
2. the mass of what being weight. smaller the more percentage uncertainty there is
3
Q
how does the percentage uncertainty stack up
A
by adding all of the measurement uncertainty equipment use
4
Q
how can we lower the percentage uncertainty in a thermochemistry equation
A
by minimizing heat lose :)