Density of a solid (procedure) Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the procedure for finding the mass of a solid?
A
- Place solid on digital scale. Record results
2
Q
What’s the procedure to find the volume of a solid?
A
- Fill graduated cylinder about halfway with water
- Read meniscus at eye level. Record results
- Tilt graduated cylinder to 45 and gently slide solid down the side
- Read meniscus at eye level and record results
- Find the difference between the volume of water and solid, and the volume of the water
- Record results
3
Q
What’s the procedure to find the density of a solid?
A
(Procedure for mass and volume of a solid)
1. Divide the mass of the solid by the volume of the solid. Record results