Graduated Cylinder Practice

Front

What is the volume of the liquid in the graduated cylinder?

Back

16 mL

Front

What is the scientific term for the curve that forms at the surface of a liquid in a graduated cylinder?

Back

Meniscus

Front

What does a graduated cylinder measure?

Back

Liquid volume

Front

What is the maximum volume that this graduated cylinder can measure?

Back

25 mL

Front

What is the volume of the liquid in the graduated cylinder?

Back

20 mL

Front

What is the purpose of a graduated cylinder?

Back

To accurately measure the volume of liquids.

Front

How do you read the measurement on a graduated cylinder?

Back

Read the bottom of the meniscus at eye level.

Front

What is the smallest increment typically found on a graduated cylinder?

Back

1 mL

Front

Why is it important to use a graduated cylinder instead of a regular cup for measuring liquids?

Back

Graduated cylinders provide more accurate and precise measurements.

Front

What happens if you overfill a graduated cylinder?

Back

The measurement will be inaccurate and may spill.