Which of the Responses Below Are Sources of Weighing Error

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the responses below are sources of weighing error? I Weighing a sample that is warmer than ambient temperature.
II Cooling a sample in a desiccator prior to weighing.
III Periodically calibrating the balance.
IV The temperature of the balance changing over time.

• A)I and II
• B)I and III
• C)II and IV
• D)II and III
• E)I and IV

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