How to Use an Analytical Balance

Learn how to use an analytical balance. In this video, we'll explore the steps and techniques required to set up, take measurements, and clean the balance.

Filmed on location at Gaston College.

Special thanks to:
Toby Mapes
Randy Durren
Joe Issa

Written and Produced by:
Dan McClellan

Production Team:
Mike Gentilini, Jr.
Ryan Atkins
Grant Pauley

Copyright © 2017 NC Community Colleges and BioNetwork

[tanyasinha]

Thank you, that was really informative and interesting! A very clean video.

[asiyajan]

Why the measurement should be within plus or minus 0.02grams? Please explain

[Bill]

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[asiyajan]

If we supposed to measure 100mg of Nacl, but weighing balace is given to be with an error of 0.010g, How to measure the said weight?

[kusiimaerisa]

Pretty good, only that as if it's hard to measure the exact value 👍

Shouldn't we be weighing by difference instead of using the tare? I was taught that reduces the relative error.

[sajinikp]

Is it possible to take weight in beaker

[mohanakaruppiah]

How to weigh polymeric liquid sample using weighing balance

[mrmprm]

How to weigh hydrophilic adsorbent powder, sticky powder & hygroscopic powders?

[WINCHOism]

you shouldn't use the lab scoop as it can influence your analyte

[baltgames]

That is the wrong way to clean balance. You need wet napkins first to clean

[arthurterarsenyan]

What is the maximum mass you can measure on an analytical balance? Give the amount with the units.
Group of answer choices

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150 g

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311 g