Chemical Measurements (Chemistry) 9 Flashcards

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What is uncertainty?

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The interval in which the true value can be expected to lie

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2
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Define accuracy?

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Accuracy: How close a measurement is to the true value

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Define precise

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Precise: Measurements that are close to the mean value.

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4
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How do you calculate the uncertainty?

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Range / 2

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