The density of an unknown metal was determined to be 2.85 g/ml. the actual density was 2.70 g/ml. what is the percent error in this determination?

Respuesta :

% error = [tex] \frac{|experimental - theoretical|}{theoretical} [/tex] x 100%

Experimental: 2.85
Actual (theoretical): 2.70

% error = [tex] \frac{2.85-2.70}{2.70} [/tex] x 100% = .055555 x 100% = 5.56%