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A scientist estimated that a mixture would need 6 milliliters of a chemical to balance. The actual amount needed was 7 milliliters. What was the percent error of the scientist's estimation?

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Percent relative error is calculated by the formula: (experimental value - literature value/ experimental value) x 100%

Therefore, (6-7/7) x 100% = 14.3%
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