Which of the following is a best practice in weighing solid samples?   Do not return the mass settings to zero mark; let the next user tare it for you.   Use weighing paper, a watch glass, a beaker, or some other container to measure mass of your solid samples.   Place chemicals directly on the balance pan.   For different trials of an experiment, use multiple balances for your measurements.

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  1. Which of the following is a best practice in weighing solid samples?

     
    1. Do not return the mass settings to zero mark; let the next user tare it for you.

       
    2. Use weighing paper, a watch glass, a beaker, or some other container to measure mass of your solid samples.

       
    3. Place chemicals directly on the balance pan.

       
    4. For different trials of an experiment, use multiple balances for your measurements.

       
       
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