Jervin tested how much water a paper towel could absorb in an experiment. He found out that a single paper towel might first absorb 12.8g of water. He later discovered that his scale was not calibrated; thus, the experiment had to be repeated. He found that one paper towel could absorb 32.9g of water after repeating the experiment on a different scale. What is the approximate error between the first and second experiments' results?

Jervin tested how much water a paper towel could absorb in an experiment. He found out that a single paper towel might first absorb 12.8g of water. He later discovered that his scale was not calibrated; thus, the experiment had to be repeated. He found that one paper towel could absorb 32.9g of water after repeating the experiment on a different scale. What is the approximate error between the first and second experiments' results?

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

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Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter1: The Nature Of Chemistry

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