2007-02-01 13:21:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
or the crucible for that matter
2007-02-01 13:21:38 · update #1
Heat causes things to expand, giving you a slightly inflated mass if you measure while hot.
2007-02-01 13:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Heat causes air currents, which will slow the balance coming to rest. Also, you could burn yourself or damage equipment if you play with hot crucibles. Don't run with scissors.
2007-02-01 14:06:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you leave it hot, every bit counts, so the heat will met the evaporated vrytals and add or subtract mass, will actually change your mass.
2007-02-01 13:29:09 · answer #3 · answered by minney mouse! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It tends to float slightly and will give you an inaccurate reading if you don't.
2007-02-01 13:25:45 · answer #4 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋