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Why is graduated cylinder more accurate when measuring the volume of liquid?
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What is the instrument for measuring the mass of a liquid?
A graduated cylinder is typically used to measure the mass of a liquid. One could also multiply the density and volume of liquid in order to find the mass.
What is the curved surface of a liquid in a graduated cylinder?
Meniscus.
How is liquid volume measured?
Liquid Volume Measuring Devices: The Graduated Cylinder and Buret Like weighing, measuring liquid volume is a fundamental and frequently encountered lab task. However, liquid volume is frequently measured using either a graduated cylinder or a buret. As the name implies, a graduated cylinder is a cylindrical glass (or plastic) tube sealed at one end with a calibrated scale etched (or marked) on the outside wall. Graduated cylinders come in a range of sizes (volume capacities), and much like a measuring cup, volume is measured by adding liquid to the cylinder and comparing the liquid level to the graduated scale. The measured volume corresponds to the volume of liquid contained in the cylinder. Hence, the graduated cylinder and devices like it (volumetric flasks, Erlenmeyer flasks, and beakers) are classified as to-contain (TC) devices. The volume of liquid in the graduated cylinder is obtained directly by reading the calibrated scale. In most situations, the liquid will be water or an aqueous solution.The liquid surface is curved (U-shaped) rather than horizontal due to the relatively strong attractive force between water and glass. (The curved surface is called the meniscus.) As a general rule, the bottom of the meniscus is taken as the liquid level in the cylinder (and any other volume measuring device). The scale divisions on a graduated cylinder are generally determined by its size. For example, the 50-mL graduated cylinder is divided into 1 mL increments. However, the scale of a 10-mL graduated cylinder is divided into 0.1 mL increments, and the scale of a 500-mL graduated cylinder is divided into 5 mL increments.The graduated cylinder scale is a ruled scale, and it is read like a ruler. The scale is read to one digit beyond the smallest scale division by estimating (interpolating) between these divisions. With a 50-mL graduated cylinder, read (and record) the volume to the nearest 0.1 mL. The 10-mL graduated cylinder scale is read to the nearest 0.01 mL and the 500-mL graduated cylinder scale is read to the nearest milliliter (1 mL).A buret is a scaled cylindrical tube attached to a stopcock (valve). A buret is designed to dispense or transfer a precisely measured volume of liquid to another container. The volume of liquid dispensed is determined by reading and recording the buret scale which corresponds to the liquid level in the buret before any liquid is transferred, Vinitial (or Vi),and after the transfer is complete, Vfinal (or Vf). The volume of liquid transferred is obtained by difference (Vf - Vi) and it is sometimes designated as Vt.Burets are available in a limited range of sizes; the most common size is 50-mL. The scale of a 50-mL buret is divided into 0.1 mL increments. Therefore, when the liquid level in a buret is read, it is read (and recorded) to the nearest 0.01 mL. Water or aqueous solutions are the most common liquids used with a buret, and like the graduated cylinder the bottom of the meniscus is taken as the liquid lever. The buret and devices like it (pipet and syringe) is classified as a to-deliver (TD) devices.
What is the liquid curve in a graduated cylinder called?
The liquid curve is called a meniscus.
What piece of equipment is used to find the volume of a liquid?
A Graduated Cylinder
What instrament is used to measure liquid?
the most accurate would be a graduated cylinder but there are beakers and other things that aren't as accurate
What instrument which would be more accurate for measuring the volume of a liquid?
A graduated cylinder is utilized to get a more precise measurement of the volume of a liquid. They're also known as measuring cylinders.
Is a graduated cylinder similar to a measuring cylinder?
They are the same thing. Both are glass or plastic cylinders with lines to indicate how much liquid is in the cylinder. Like a more accurate measuring cup.
What is the use of graduated cylinder in laboratory?
the use of graduated cylinder is for measuring liquid objects
Function of graduated cylinder?
To measure the amount of liquid in a specific manner
What do you use to measure a liquid?
A graduated measuring cylinder
What is a graduated cylinder used in science?
measuring liquid volume
Can liquid be measured in volume?
a measuring cup or graduated cylinder
What is what is graduated cylinder and how it is used?
to make an accurate liquid volume
The most accurate liquid volume is measured with?
a graduated cylinder
What is a tool that is useful for measuring small amount of liquid?
A tool that is used for measuring small amount of liquid is a graduated cylinder.
What does a 10 ml graduated cylinder measure?
A graduated cylinder is a type of glass container used in laboratories for measuring volume. A 10 mL graduated cylinder can only hold up to 10 mL of liquid.
