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

question 76

Multiple Choice

A student performs an experiment to determine the density of a sugar solution.She obtains the following results: 1.79 g/mL,1.81 g/mL,1.80 g/mL,1.81 g/mL.If the actual value for the density of the sugar solution is 1.80 g/mL,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 with the information given.

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