Liquid Volume

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What is liquid volume?

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Liquid volume is the amount of space that a liquid occupies, typically measured in milliliters (mL) or liters (L).

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What is a graduated cylinder?

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A graduated cylinder is a laboratory instrument used to measure the volume of a liquid accurately.

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How do you read the volume in a graduated cylinder?

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To read the volume, look at the bottom of the meniscus (the curve of the liquid surface) at eye level.

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What is the meniscus?

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The meniscus is the curve seen at the surface of a liquid in response to its container.

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What is the difference between mL and L?

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mL (milliliters) is a smaller unit of volume, while L (liters) is a larger unit. 1 L = 1000 mL.

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How do you convert mL to L?

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To convert mL to L, divide the number of mL by 1000.

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What is the volume of water in a graduated cylinder that reads 25 mL?

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The volume of water is 25 mL.

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If a graduated cylinder shows 21.5 mL, what is the volume of the liquid?

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The volume of the liquid is 21.5 mL.

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What is the volume of liquid if the graduated cylinder reads 24 mL?

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The volume of the liquid is 24 mL.

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How do you estimate the volume if it falls between two markings?

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Estimate by finding the halfway point between the two markings.