1.29 Liquid Measurements

Which is the correct volume for this sample?

• 4.35 mL

• 4.35

• 4.3 mL

• 4.4

What is the volume of the liquid?

• 52 mL

• 97 mL

• 70 mL

• 103 mL

What is the primary purpose of a graduated cylinder in a laboratory setting?

• To measure the mass of a solid

• To measure the volume of a liquid

• To measure the temperature of a liquid

• To measure the density of a liquid

When reading the volume of a liquid in a graduated cylinder, where should you look to get an accurate measurement?

• At the top of the liquid

• At the bottom of the meniscus

• At the side of the cylinder

• At the bottom of the cylinder

If a graduated cylinder is not on a level surface, how might this affect your measurement?

• The measurement will be more accurate

• The measurement will be less accurate

• The measurement will not be affected

• The liquid will evaporate faster