It isn't always best to use the instrument with the highest precision. For example, instruments of high precision almost always cost more than similar instruments of low precision. You wouldn't use a high-precision instrument and run the risk of breaking it when a low-precision instrument would suffice. In the following situations decide whether a high-precision volume-measuring instrument is necessary or whether a low-precision instrument will suffice. (a) A volume of solution needs to be obtained for rinsing a buret. Low (b) 15 mL of ethanol to wash a solid precipitate. how (c) 25 mL of sodium hydroxide solution to be used in a titration experiment to determine the concentration of an acid solution.

It isn't always best to use the instrument with the highest precision. For example, instruments of high precision almost always cost more than similar instruments of low precision. You wouldn't use a high-precision instrument and run the risk of breaking it when a low-precision instrument would suffice. In the following situations decide whether a high-precision volume-measuring instrument is necessary or whether a low-precision instrument will suffice. (a) A volume of solution needs to be obtained for rinsing a buret. Low (b) 15 mL of ethanol to wash a solid precipitate. how (c) 25 mL of sodium hydroxide solution to be used in a titration experiment to determine the concentration of an acid solution.

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Chapter3: Measurement And Chemical Calculations

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