Chemistry GCSE
Comparing measured and known values
What Comparing measured and known values means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Comparing measured and known values
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A measured melting point or boiling point is set against the known value for the pure substance at the same pressure.
Topics that use Comparing measured and known values
- Pure substances (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Comparison with known values
- Context in scientific language
- Effect of impurities on physical properties
- Everyday versus chemical meaning
- Evidence-based conclusions
- Melting and boiling point data
- Melting and boiling points
- Mixture
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