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The temperature correction in hydrometer analysis is

Solution

Concept

Temperature correction

Step-by-step solution

1. If temperature > 27°C the correction is positive; below 27°C negative.

Explanation

The correction can have either sign.

Why the other options are wrong

It is not always one sign.

Shortcut

Either sign.

Correct answer: D) May be either positive or negative

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