Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
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Chapter 3, Problem 6CR
Interpretation Introduction
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The meaning of “uncertainty” should be discussed along with how the uncertainty creeps into measurements and how the uncertainty is indicated in scientific measurements. Whether uncertainty ever be completely eliminated in experiments or not should be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Uncertainty is a measurement which is determined by the deviation of the experimental value from the theoretical value.
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