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A student found that the mass of the naphthalene collected was less than the mass determined by difference. What would account for the smaller amount of the naphthalene collected?
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∙ 9y ago
The naphthalene solid has a significant vapor pressure, as indicated by its strong odor. The solid naphthalene will evaporate, decreasing the mass of solid naphthalene present.
m collected + m evaporated = Delta m
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∙ 9y agoIt's not really possible to say without looking at your collection apparatus.
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