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Chemistry: Principles and Practice

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Author:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer

Publisher:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer

Chapter1: Introduction To Chemistry

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.20QE: If you repeat the same measurement many times, will you always obtain exactly the same result? Why...

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