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Question: The crucible and anhydrous solid were carried in wet hands (rather than using tongs) over to the balance for the final weighing. Is the influence on % water for a hydrate higher, lower or not affected by the error.

Question:  The crucible and anhydrous solid were carried in wet hands (rather than using tongs) over to the balance for the final weighing.

Is the influence on % water for a hydrate higher, lower or not affected by the error.

Grade:12th pass

1 Answers

samuel manyonge
11 Points
6 years ago
% of water will be higher. anhydrous salt will absorb the moisture from the hand and since moisture contains some weight, the weight of total hydrated salt will be high.

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