Math Problem Statement

Calculate the average density, standard deviation, 90% confidence limit, and relative error based on the provided table with water delivery trials.

Solution

The table you've provided includes information for calculating the average density, standard deviation, 90% confidence limit, and relative error based on three trials. Let's break down the required calculations.

Data from the Table:

  • Trial 1:

    • Volume of water: 12.00 mL
    • Mass of flask + water: 104.772 g
    • Mass of water delivered: 10.719 g
    • Density: 0.893 g/mL
  • Trial 2:

    • Volume of water: 12.00 mL
    • Mass of flask + water: 116.886 g
    • Mass of water delivered: 22.833 g
    • Density: 1.903 g/mL
  • Trial 3:

    • Volume of water: 12.00 mL
    • Mass of flask + water: 129.658 g
    • Mass of water delivered: 35.605 g
    • Density: 2.967 g/mL

1. Average Density (g/mL):

To calculate the average density, sum the densities from each trial and divide by the number of trials. Average Density=(0.893+1.903+2.967)3\text{Average Density} = \frac{(0.893 + 1.903 + 2.967)}{3} Average Density=5.7633=1.921 g/mL\text{Average Density} = \frac{5.763}{3} = 1.921 \text{ g/mL}

2. Standard Deviation of Density:

The standard deviation (σ\sigma) is calculated using: σ=(xiμ)2n1\sigma = \sqrt{\frac{\sum (x_i - \mu)^2}{n - 1}} Where xix_i are the individual densities, μ\mu is the mean, and nn is the number of trials.

First, calculate the squared differences:

  • (0.8931.921)2=1.0582=1.119364(0.893 - 1.921)^2 = 1.058^2 = 1.119364
  • (1.9031.921)2=0.0182=0.000324(1.903 - 1.921)^2 = 0.018^2 = 0.000324
  • (2.9671.921)2=1.0462=1.094116(2.967 - 1.921)^2 = 1.046^2 = 1.094116

Now sum the squared differences: =1.119364+0.000324+1.094116=2.213804\sum = 1.119364 + 0.000324 + 1.094116 = 2.213804 Finally, divide by n1n-1 and take the square root: σ=2.2138042=1.106902=1.052 g/mL\sigma = \sqrt{\frac{2.213804}{2}} = \sqrt{1.106902} = 1.052 \text{ g/mL}

3. 90% Confidence Limit for the Average Density:

To calculate the 90% confidence interval, use: [ \text{Confidence Interval} = \mu \pm t_{\alpha/2}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Averages
Standard Deviation
Confidence Intervals
Relative Error
Density Calculation

Formulas

Average Density = (Sum of Densities) / (Number of Trials)
Standard Deviation: σ = sqrt( Σ(xi - μ)^2 / (n - 1) )
Confidence Interval: μ ± tα/2 * (σ / sqrt(n))
Relative Error (%) = |(Measured Value - True Value) / True Value| * 100

Theorems

Central Limit Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate level, Chemistry or Physics Lab