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water. My group got 20% error!! What are the possible sources of it? 2 following 4 answers 4 Report Abuse Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Yes No Sorry, something has gone wrong. Trending Now Women tied Emilia Clarke Michelle Wie Emily Blunt Kellyanne Conway Contact Lenses Oregon Ducks Office 365 Online Nursing Course Joey Bosa Answers Relevance Rating Newest Oldest Best Answer: The easiest error reason is that the calorimeter wasn't a perfect insulator. This is because you must have opened the calorimeter when you added the cold water. Thus, heat was lost not only to the cold water but to the surrounding environment. Also, you might not have waited long enough for the thermometer to read, so the temperature of the hot water was lower than it really was, or the temperature of the cold water was warmer than it really was. Another possible source of error is the increase in heat by stirring due to increased kinetic energy. However
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Home Recent Changes Pages and Files Members Favorites 20 All Pages 20 home Atomic Theory Bonding Energetics Errors and Uncertainty in Experimental Data Fun Stuff Kinetics OPTIONS Organic https://ibchemistrysl.wikispaces.com/Errors+and+Uncertainty+in+Experimental+Data Chemistry Periodicity Sig Figs? Stoichi Writing a Lab Report Add Add "All Pages" Done https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/calorimetry-quantifying-sources-of-error.766315/ Errors and Uncertainty in Experimental Data Edit 0 3 … 0 Tags No tags edit Save Cancel Notify RSS Backlinks Source Print Export (PDF) Causes and Types of Errors Like all experimental sciences, chemistry is based on the results of measurements. There is no such thing as an exact measurement. If the mass of an object is error in determined with a digital balance reading to 0.1 g, the actual value lies in a range above and below the reading. This range is the uncertainty of the measurement. Remember every time you take a measurement, the last digit recorded represents a guess. If the same object is measured on a balance reading to 0.001 g the uncertainty is reduced, but can never be completely eliminated. Every measurement has an inherent error in calorimetry uncertainty. We therefore need to give some indication of the reliability of measurements and the uncertainties in the results calculated from these measurements. When processing your experimental results, a discussion of uncertainties should be included. When writing the conclusion to your lab report you should evaluate your experiment and its results in terms of the various types of errors. To better understand the outcome of experimental data an estimate of the size of the systematic errors compared to the random errors should be considered. Random errors are due to the accuracy of the equipment and systematic errors are due to how well the equipment was used or how well the experiment was controlled. We will focus on the types of experimental uncertainty, the expression of experimental results, and a simple method for estimating experimental uncertainty when several types of measurements contribute to the final result. Random errors: Precision (Errors inherent in apparatus.) A random error makes the measured value both smaller and larger than the true value. Chance alone determines if it is smaller or larger. Reading the scales of a balance, graduated cylinder, thermometer, etc. produces random errors. In other words, you can weigh a dish on a balance and get a different answer each time simply due to random errors
Community Forums > Science Education > Homework and Coursework Questions > Introductory Physics Homework > Not finding help here? Sign up for a free 30min tutor trial with Chegg Tutors Dismiss Notice Dismiss Notice Join Physics Forums Today! The friendliest, high quality science and math community on the planet! Everyone who loves science is here! Calorimetry quantifying sources of error Aug 16, 2014 #1 slaw155 1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data I am conducting an experiment to determine the specific heat of a certain metal using a typical calorimetry experiment (using a polystyrene cup). I have been asked to list sources of error and quantify them in relation to the total error in the experiment - I have thought up some errors, but have no idea on how to quantify them? 2. Relevant equations Irrelevant 3. The attempt at a solution For example one source of error may be that there is not enough insulation so there is some heat loss. How can I possibly quantify this? slaw155, Aug 16, 2014 Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories on Phys.org •Game over? Computer beats human champ in ancient Chinese game •Simplifying solar cells with a new mix of materials •Imaged 'jets' reveal cerium's post-shock inner strength Aug 16, 2014 #2 Simon Bridge Science Advisor Homework Helper Gold Member You will have to make educated guesses, using your understanding of physics. Start by classifying the error - i.e. lack of insulation would introduce a systematic error. If your calculation assumed all the heat went to the sample, then that will bias your final number either high or low. You may have a model for heat loss which will help you narrow it down. They key is that you only need to quantify the error "in relation to the total error in the experiment", you don't need an exact number. So do you have reason to believe that the systematic error introduced makes up a large or small proportion of the overall error? You will have better luck quantifying statistical errors - there is one for each measurement you use. Are the systematic errors you have identified large or small compared with the overall statistical error? (I suspect the author means the overall statistical error when talking about the total error.) Simon Bridge, Aug 16, 2014 (Want to reply to this thread? Log in or Sign up here!) Show Ignored Content Know someone interested in this topic? Share this thread via Reddit, Google+, Twitter, or Facebook Have something to add? Draft saved Draft deleted Spectral St