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If your question is why must a graduated cylinder be dry to measure something then the answer is so that it only measures the volume of what you add to it. If it is wet or otherwise dirty, the contaminants will obviously take up some space and provide a total higher volumetric measurement than should be yielded by whatever it is you are measuring.
What else can I help you with?
Which device is used to determine the volume of a liquid?
The answer depends on the quantity of liquid. A graduated cylinder will not be much use in measuring the volume of liquid in an ocean!
What is the purpose of the graduated cylinder in the collection of hydrogen gas by water displacement?
A graduated cylinder is a laboratory equipment. Its purpose in the collection of hydrogen gas by water displacement is for measuring and mixing the volume of liquid.
What pieces of lab equipment measure volume?
There are three ways to measure volume. If you are measuring a liquid, you need a graduated cyliner. If you are measuring the volume of a regular solid, you need a ruler to measure length, width, and height. You would then use the formula V=LxWxH. The third way to measure volume is to use displacement to find the volume of an irregular solid. You would put a certain amount of water in a graduated cylinder, write the starting amount down. Add the irregular solid to the graduated cylinder. Record the ending amount of liquid and subtract the ending amount minus the starting amount.
What is the accurate apparatus to measure volume of water?
Depending upon the amount of substance you are using and what it is, you could use a graduated cylinder, Erlenmeyer flask, or a beaker.
What h of the following should be used to make a precise measurement of liquid volume?
Graduated cylinder
Is a measuring cylinder is used for volume?
Yes, a measuring cylinder is used for measuring volume. It is called a graduated cylinder
What tool used for measuring precise volumes of liquids?
A graduated cylinder is used measuring precise volume of liquids.A graduated cylinder is used measuring precise volume of liquids.
What glasswares are used in measuring volume?
graduated cylinder
What is a graduated cylinder used in science?
measuring liquid volume
Can liquid be measured in volume?
a measuring cup or graduated cylinder
What is the uncertainty associated with measuring volume using a 25 ml graduated cylinder?
The uncertainty associated with measuring volume using a 25 ml graduated cylinder is typically 0.5 ml.
Can you explain how to read the meniscus in a graduated cylinder when measuring the volume of a liquid?
To read the meniscus in a graduated cylinder when measuring liquid volume, look at the bottom of the curve where the liquid meets the cylinder. Read the measurement at eye level to get an accurate volume reading.
Is a meaturing cup the same as a a graduated cylinder?
No, it will differ.We can not take the exact volume in the measuring cup but measuring cylinder ll give you the exact volume .
What it use to measure the volume of solution?
A measuring flask or graduated cylinder.
Is a graduated cylinder similar to a measuring cylinder?
Yes, a graduated cylinder is similar to a measuring cylinder. Both are cylindrical containers used for measuring the volume of liquids. Graduated cylinders typically have markings to indicate volume measurements, while measuring cylinders may or may not have these markings.
Does a graduated is a mass or time?
A graduated cylinder is a measuring tool used to measure the volume of liquids. It does not measure mass or time.
When measuring volume in a graduated cylinder where do you read level?
When measuring volume in a graduated cylinder, you should read the level at the bottom of the meniscus, which is the curved surface of the liquid. Make sure your eye is level with the meniscus to avoid parallax error. The measurement should be taken at the lowest point of the curve for an accurate reading.
