4. For each error below, determine how it would influence the reported percent of water and circle the appropriate letter.
H - means the reported percent of water is Higher because of the error.
L - means the reported percent of water is Lower because of the error.
N - means the reported percent of water is Not affected by the error.
a. Some solid material spattered out of the beaker during the heating in step 3. H L N
b. The beaker was wet in step 1 when its mass was determined. H L N
c. The beaker and anhydrous solid were carried in wet hands over to the balance for the final weighing. H L N
d. The substance was heated so strongly that some of anhydrous salt was vaporized. H L N
e. There was a mechanical defect in the balance so that all masses reading were 1.0 g too high. H L N