Calculate the percent error for the following measurements: Part 1 The density of alcohol (ethanol) is found to be 0.8045g / mL (true value = 0.7980g/mL). Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits. Part 2 The mass of gold in an earring is analyzed to be 0.8426g (true value = 0.8644g). Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits.

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Calculate the percent error for the following measurements: Part 1 The density of alcohol (ethanol) is found to be 0.8045g / mL (true value = 0.7980g/mL). Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits. Part 2 The mass of gold in an earring is analyzed to be 0.8426g (true value = 0.8644g). Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits.
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