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then you would have a problem to find out the right amount of volume of the sample that you dropped in the cylinder.

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Q: What if there is not enough water in a cylinder to cover a sample?
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Why it is important for there to be enough water in the calorimeter to cover the metal sample?

It ensures that all the heat must enter the water, which in turn raises its temperature. if there was not enough water to completely cover the sample, then some of the heat could be lost directly to the air, resulting in a (potentially gross) underestimate of the heating value of the sample.


Will density of a liquid increase if parts of the solid sticks out of the water?

No. Density is an intrinsic property and does not depend on the amount or size of the sample. If you are referring to finding the volume of an irregular solid by water displacement, then you will get a very large experimental error if the solid sticks out of the water. The amount of water added to the graduated cylinder initially, must be enough to completely cover the solid, before you place the solid in the cylinder.


Why is it important for there to be enough water in the calorimeter to completely cover the metal sample?

It ensures that all the heat must enter the water, which in turn raises its temperature. if there was not enough water to completely cover the sample, then some of the heat could be lost directly to the air, resulting in a (potentially gross) underestimate of the heating value of the sample.


What method is the best way to find the volume of a sample of water?

Use a graduated cylinder and the water displacement method. Pour the sample of water in the graduated cylinder and find its meniscus. That is its volume.


A sample of zinc is placed in a graduated cylinder. The initial volume of water= 15.0mL and final volume of water and sample= 24.0mL. Determine the mass of the sample of zinc?

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Was the water in a cylinder before the sample was added?

after 5.63 gm sample of wood metal was added in a 10ml graduated cylinder the new water level is 8.7ml "http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Was_the_water_in_a_cylinder_before_the_sample_was_added" after 5.63 gm sample of wood metal was added in a 10ml graduated cylinder the new water level is 8.7ml "http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Was_the_water_in_a_cylinder_before_the_sample_was_added"


How could you figure out the volume of a rock that has broken and chipped edges?

Drop it in water. Fill a graduated cyllinder with water to cover the sample and record the volume. Then gently lower the rock sample into the water and record how much the water rose. The difference is the volume of the rock. Drop it in water. Fill a graduated cyllinder with water to cover the sample and record the volume. Then gently lower the rock sample into the water and record how much the water rose. The difference is the volume of the rock.


How to find the volume of an irregular shape?

To find the volume of an irregular shape, you need to use the water displacement method. If the object can fit into a graduated cylinder, fill the cylinder with enough water to adequately cover the object, but don't put the object inside the cylinder yet. Record the amount of water in the cylinder. Carefully drop the object into the cylinder. This will cause a rise in the water in the cylinder. Record this second volume. Subtract the first volume from the second volume, and the difference is the volume of the irregular object. For larger objects, use an overflow can.


How much water do you need to drink socanabis is not detected in a urine sample?

You can not drink enough.


On a hot day a student observes water drops on the outside of a bottle of cold water. Explain this observation in terms of the concept of thermal energy.?

Use the water displacement method. You need a graduated cylinder and some water. Fill the graduated cylinder with enough water so that when you place the rock in the graduated cylinder it will cover the rock. Read the meniscus (the slightly curved line of the water) at eye level. Record your measurement of the water in the graduated cylinder (in mL). Place the rock in the graduated cylinder and record your new measurement of the water line, again at eye level. Subtract the original measurement from the new one to get the volume of the rock.


What are cover-slips used for in an experiment?

cover slips are generally used with a microscope slide to press the water of the sample to a more even level so that the lens can focus properly and the sample you are studying doesn't move around as much.


What is one way to calculate the density of keys?

Weigh the key. With water, fill a graduated cylinder to a mark that is deep enough to cover the key. Now place the key in the water, and measure how much the water goes up. That will give you the volume of the key. Density is weight divided by volume.