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Question

In an experiment, you use an uncalibrated mass balance to determine the mass of a sample five times. You then placed the sample on a calibrated mass balance and determined its mass to be 4.21 g. What can you conclude about the accuracy and precision of the uncalibrated mass balance?

Table showing five mass readings from an uncalibrated balance in grams for chemistry experiment.

Accepted Answer

The uncalibrated mass balance is neither accurate nor precise.

Answer

The uncalibrated mass balance is accurate but not precise.

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The uncalibrated mass balance is precise but not accurate.

Answer

The uncalibrated mass balance is both accurate and precise.