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CHM 101 Errors and Stoichiometry Objective Question

Question

If the measured weight is 22.5 g and the true weight is 25.2 g, what is the absolute error?
Options
A 2.7
B -2.7
Correct Answer
C 47.7
D -47.7
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Absolute error = measured value - true value = 22.5 - 25.2 = -2.7.

Hint

The notes provide this exact calculation.

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