IB skill practice

Use advanced uncertainty propagation in chemistry data

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Combine percentage uncertainties

A calculated chemistry value in a school extension laboratory multiplies two measured quantities with percentage uncertainties 5% and 5%. Combine them using square-root-of-sum-of-squares propagation. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the HL chemistry evidence.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.