A Student Performs an Experiment to Determine the Density of a Sugar

question 146

Multiple Choice

A student performs an experiment to determine the density of a sugar solution. She obtains the following results: 1.71 g mL^-1, 1.73 g mL^-1, 1.67 g mL^-1, 1.69 g mL^-1. If the actual value for the density of the sugar solution is 1.40 g mL^-1, which statement below best describes her results?

• A) Her results are precise, but not accurate.
• B) Her results are accurate, but not precise.
• C) Her results are both precise and accurate
• D) Her results are neither precise nor accurate.
• E) It isn't possible to determine from the information given.

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