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Accuracy and Precision/Percent Error Worksheet Name: _________________________

Chemistry
1 point Date: _______________ Hour: _____

A measurement was taken three times. The correct measurement was 68.1 mL. Circle whether the
set of measurements is accurate, precise, both, or neither.

a) 78.1 mL, 43.9 mL, 2 mL accurate precise both neither


b) 68.1 mL, 68.2 mL, 68.0 mL accurate precise both neither
c) 98.0 mL, 98.2 mL, 97.9 mL accurate precise both neither
d) 72.0 mL, 60.3 mL, 68.1 mL accurate precise both neither

In each of the following questions, calculate the percent error. Show your work!

1) A student measured the string as 1.25 m long. The teacher said it was actually 2.12 m long.
What was the student’s percent error? [41%]

2) The teacher said the volume of liquid was 500.0 mL. When measured, a student found it was
499.7 mL. What was the student’s percent error? [0.06%]

3) A standard mass of 250.0 g was placed on a balance. The balance said it had a mass of 243.9
grams. What is the balance’s percent error? [2.4%]

4) A teacher calculated the percent of sodium in the compound as 54%. The reference book
said it was actually supposed to be 76%. What was the teacher’s percent error? [29%]

5) There were 34 questions on a test. Even the best student in the class only got 22 correct.
What was the best student’s percent error? [35%]

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