Question

"10. A student finds the density of an ice cube to

be 0.80 g/cm3; it is actually 0.90 g/cm3. What
is the percent deviation (percent error) in this
calculation?
(1) 6 percent
(2) 11 percent
(3) 13 percent
(4) 88 percent"

Answer 1

The percent deviation in the student's calculation of the density of an ice cube is approximately 11.11%, which rounds to the provided option of 11 percent.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the percent deviation (also known as percent error) in the student's calculation of the density of an ice cube, the following formula can be used:

Percent Error = (|Experimental Value - Actual Value| / Actual Value) × 100%

Substitute the given values into the formula:

Percent Error = (|0.80 g/cm3 - 0.90 g/cm3| / 0.90 g/cm3) × 100%

Percent Error = (0.10 g/cm3 / 0.90 g/cm3) × 100%

Percent Error = 11.11%

When considering the options given in the question, the closest percent deviation is option (2) 11 percent.