Two Students Combined Two Different Volumes of Water

question 43

Multiple Choice

Two students combined two different volumes of water. The first student measured 25.4 mL of water using a 100.0 mL graduated cylinder and the second student measured 0.15 mL of water using a 50.00 mL burette. What total volume should be reported after taking into account significant digits and the convention used for rounding?

• A) 25 mL
• B) 25.5 mL
• C) 25.55 mL
• D) 25.6 mL
• E) 26 mL

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Definitions:

Potassium

A mineral and electrolyte that is crucial for the proper functioning of the body's cells, nerves, and muscles, particularly the heart.

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