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Scientific Methods

Question 13 • TX-Chemistry A

Which is an example of making a quantitative observation?

Answer
A
measuring the mass of metal used in a reaction
B
recording the color of a solid formed in a reaction
C
describing a liquid as having a slippery feel
D
rating an odor on how nice it smells

Explanation

A quantitative observation uses numbers or measurements. Measuring the mass of metal gives a numerical value, such as 5 grams, so it is quantitative. Color, slippery feel, and how pleasant an odor seems are descriptive observations rather than measurements.

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