Experimental Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
Define Error of Parallax
A
Not reading the measurement at eye level - can lead to reading being too high/low
Always take readings from the bottom of the meniscus except for mercury
2
Q
How is gas collected if it is denser than air?
A
Collected by downward displacement
3
Q
How is gas collected if it is less dense than air?
A
Collected by upward displacement
4
Q
Define solvent
A
Substance that dissolves a solute
5
Q
Define solute
A
Substance that is dissolved in a solvent
6
Q
Define solution
A
Mixture of one or more solutes dissolved in a solvent
