notes of balancing

Question 1

draft shield

Answer 1

Removeable glass shells or glass doors
-prevents air currents from currents from causing the balance pan to move, which fluctuating readings

Question 2

digital display

Answer 2

all of the #’s shown on the display should be recorded
-even if the #’s are zeros

Question 3

tare button

Answer 3

resets the digital display to “0” when pressed

Question 4

weighing vessels

Answer 4

protects the balance from chemical corrosion
Ex: weigh boats, beakers, and flake