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Why must you first find the mass of a graduated cylinder alone when finding the density of a liquid?
If you are going to weigh a liquid in a graduated cylinder, the weight that you will get when you place the cylinder on the scale will be the combined weight of the cylinder and its contents. To find the weight of the contents alone, you therefore have to subtract the weight of the empty cylinder. And to calculate density you need to know both the weight and the volume.
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When finding the density of a liquid why must you first find the mass of a graduated cylinder alone?
If you are going to weigh a liquid in a graduated cylinder, the weight that you will get when you place the cylinder on the scale will be the combined weight of the cylinder and its contents. To find the weight of the contents alone, you therefore have to subtract the weight of the empty cylinder. And to calculate density you need to know both the weight and the volume.
Write a step-by-step process for finding the density of an unknown liquid List the laboratory equipment needed for each step?
To find the density of an unknown liquid, first, gather the necessary equipment: a graduated cylinder, a balance, and a thermometer. Begin by measuring a specific volume of the liquid using the graduated cylinder, noting the volume accurately. Next, weigh the graduated cylinder filled with the liquid on the balance to determine its mass. Finally, calculate the density by dividing the mass of the liquid by the volume measured (Density = Mass/Volume).
How can you find the density of a liquid using a graduated cylinder?
Density of an object is defined as mass per unit volume. Density - mass/volume (m/v) To find the density of a liquid using a graduated cylinder, you first of all take a measurement of the mass of the empty graduated cylinder (m1) and write it down. Lets say the mass is 0.5 kg (500 grams) Then fill the cylinder with the liquid that you want to find the density for and note down the volume (v). For easier calculation take 1 liter of the liquid. Now take a measurement of the mass of the cylinder with the liquid (m2) in it and write it down. Subtract the mass of the empty cylinder from the mass of the cylinder and liquid combined to get the mass of the liquid (m = m2 - m1). Now divide the result z by the volume (v) of the liquid. density = m/v
What type of density is a graduated cylinder?
The question seems absurd has no meaning. measuring cylinder is a device to measure the volume. if you want to find density of a cube, you an find volume displaced and knowing mass can find the density - Archimedean principle it is beyond the scope of this page to answer fully
What instrument measures the density of milk?
Lactometerlactometer
If you pour different liquids into a graduated cylinder where will the layer of liquid with the lowest density be found?
On the top
If you pour different liquids into a graduated cylinder where the layer of liquid with the lowest density be found?
On the top
What is the density of liquid the mass of a graduated cylinder was 28g. 30 ml of liquid poured into a cylinder?
The difference between the weights (grams) of the empty cylinder, and with the liquid gives you the weight of the liquid. Divide that by 30 to get the density of the liquid in g/ml
What is a graduated cylinder measured in?
measured with a graduated cylinder
How do you find the density of liquid?
Problem: You are given two unknown liquids. Find the density of each. Materials: 100ml graduated cylinder, triple beam balance, calculator, 2 unknown liquids. Procedure: 1) Find the mass of the empty graduated cylinder. 2) Pour unknown liquid #1 into the graduated cylinder to the 50 ml. level. 3) Find the mass of the graduated cylinder with 50ml of unknown liquid #1. 4) Repeat steps 1-3 for unknown liquid #2. We can calculate density of a liquid using the formula: Density= Mass/Volume where mass is that for just the liquid (you must subtract out the mass of the graduated cylinder). Now let's calculate the densities of the two liquids using the following given data. Liquid #1: Given: Mass of empty graduated cylinder = 78 grams Mass of graduated cylinder with unknown liquid #1= 128 grams. Find: a) Mass of just the liquid = ____ b) Volume of liquid=_____ c) Density of liquid #1 =____ Liquid #2: Given: Mass of empty graduated cylinder = 78 grams Mass of graduated cylinder with unknown liquid #2= 117.5 grams. Find: a) Mass of just the liquid = ____ b) Volume of liquid =_____ c) Density of liquid #2=____ Check your answers by inserting the value in the box below.
Where do you measure the volume of a liquid on a graduated cylinder?
You measure the volume of a liquid on a graduated cylinder at the meniscus, which is the curved surface of the liquid.
Can you use a erlenmeyer flask to calculate the density of a liquid?
You can, but the volume will not be as accurate as using a graduated cylinder, and will probably give you an inaccurate density.
