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As the diameter of the container decreases, the meniscus becomes more pronounced. The meniscus may be convex (curving upward) or concave (curving downward). Most of the time you will find that the meniscus is concave. The most notable exception is the meniscus that forms from Mercury. When taking measurement readings it is important that the reading is done properly. The following rules must be adhered to: I. Read the meniscus at eye level. Do not read the meniscus from above or below eye level. Significant measurement errors may occur II. Read the bottom of a concave meniscus and the top of a convex meniscus.

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When measuring you do the measurement from the bottom of the meniscus?

You should always measure at the lowest part of the meniscus. The meniscus is a slight curvature at the top of a liquid in a container.


What meniscus is being read if you measuring the volume of dark colored liquids?

1.read the bottom of the curve 2. you must read the meniscus at eye level


What is a meniscus why it necessary to know about it when measuring liquids?

The meniscus is the concave line of liquid that forms in a graduated cylinder (measuring volume) due to that liquid's adhesion (the tendency to want to stick to other things). When measuring a liquid's volume in a graduated cylinder, you read the volume from the bottom of the meniscus. Therefore, the meniscus does not measure anything, it is where you measure a liquid's volume from.


What is a meniscus is and how it is used to measure liquids?

A meniscus is the curve of a liquid. Like when you are filling a glass of water, if you continue to put water in the glass after it has reached the top, then the extra water will go above the glass in a curved shape. When you are measuring liquids in for example a graduated cylinder, you would take the measurement from the bottom of the meniscus. I hope this helps!


Is the curve at a liquids surface by which you measure the volume of a liquid?

The meniscus is the curve at a liquid's surface by which one measures the volume of the liquid. A meniscus can be concave or convex depending on whether it is attracted to itself or the glass.

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What laboratory apparatus does not have a meniscus?

A meniscus it the curve of a liquid when it adheres to the side of its container. Only glassware used for measuring volumes of liquids have a meniscus. The scale.


What Bart of the dent should be used when measuring volume in a measuring clyinder or tube?

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What property would you be measuring if you were looking at a meniscus?

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What would you be measuring by reading a meniscus?

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What part of the meniscus should you use when measuring volume in a graduated cylinder?

When measuring volume in a graduated cylinder, you should use the bottom of the meniscus. The meniscus is the curved surface of the liquid, and the bottom point of this curve provides the most accurate reading. Always ensure your eye is level with the meniscus to avoid parallax errors.


When measuring you do the measurement from the bottom of the meniscus?

You should always measure at the lowest part of the meniscus. The meniscus is a slight curvature at the top of a liquid in a container.


What meniscus is being read if you measuring the volume of dark colored liquids?

1.read the bottom of the curve 2. you must read the meniscus at eye level


What is a meniscus why it necessary to know about it when measuring liquids?

The meniscus is the concave line of liquid that forms in a graduated cylinder (measuring volume) due to that liquid's adhesion (the tendency to want to stick to other things). When measuring a liquid's volume in a graduated cylinder, you read the volume from the bottom of the meniscus. Therefore, the meniscus does not measure anything, it is where you measure a liquid's volume from.


What is meniscus Why is it necessary to know about it when measuring liquids?

Meniscus is the curved surface of a liquid in a container; to measure correctly the volume in a graduated cylinder it is necessary to take into account the meniscus type, convex or concave.


What is a meniscus is and how it is used to measure liquids?

A meniscus is the curve of a liquid. Like when you are filling a glass of water, if you continue to put water in the glass after it has reached the top, then the extra water will go above the glass in a curved shape. When you are measuring liquids in for example a graduated cylinder, you would take the measurement from the bottom of the meniscus. I hope this helps!


Is a meniscus the scale on a Triple beam balance?

If it is, I'll be damned.a meniscus, as far as I know, is the maximum curve of a liquid in a measuring cylinder. you read the volume from there.


What is called when measuring a liquid in a container and you have a parabola at the top of liquid in the container?

The curved surface at the top of a liquid in a container is called the meniscus. When measuring a liquid in a container, it's important to read the measurement at the bottom of the meniscus to ensure an accurate reading.