Chemical Measurements (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards

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Chemical Measurements
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What all chemistry measurements have

Uncertainty

Meaning of uncertainty in measurements

Measurement might not be exactly right

Factor affecting measurement accuracy

Precision of the instrument

What more precise instruments have

Smaller units of measurement

Effect of more precise instruments

More accurate measurements

How to reduce uncertainty

Take multiple measurements and calculate average

Why averaging multiple measurements helps

Balances out small errors

Actual range when measuring 100 cm3100 \text{ cm}^3 of water

99.5100.5 cm399.5 - 100.5 \text{ cm}^3

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