Students measure the mass and volume of a sample of a golden liquid, 140 g and 90.0 ml. The true density of the liquid is 1.4 g/mL. What is the percent error in their measurements of the liquid in the lab? HINT: Use the percent error formula. O a. 16% Ob.14% Oc.-14% Od.-16%

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Students measure the mass and volume of a sample of a golden liquid, 140 g and 90.0 ml. The true density of the
liquid is 1.4 g/mL. What is the percent error in their measurements of the liquid in the lab? HINT: Use the percent error
formula.
O a. 16%
Ob.14%
Oc.-14%
Od.-16%
Transcribed Image Text:Students measure the mass and volume of a sample of a golden liquid, 140 g and 90.0 ml. The true density of the liquid is 1.4 g/mL. What is the percent error in their measurements of the liquid in the lab? HINT: Use the percent error formula. O a. 16% Ob.14% Oc.-14% Od.-16%
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