Question

4.

	erlenmeyer flask	beaker

| volume of water
from glassware as measured in the graduated cylinder | __ ml | __ ml |
| error in volume
the error is the difference between volume reported above
and the expected volume | __ ml | __ ml |

% error $= \dfrac{\text{error in volume}}{\text{volume measured in graduated cylinder}} \times 100$

____ %

____ %

1. which piece of glassware will give you a more accurate measure of liquid: the graduated cylinder, the erlenmeyer flask, or the beaker? (5 pts.)

experiment 2 - laboratory measurements (version 22)

Explanation:

Question 5

To determine which glassware is more accurate, we analyze the design and purpose of each:

• Graduated Cylinder: Designed for measuring liquid volumes with marked graduations for precision.
• Erlenmeyer Flask: Primarily for mixing/reactions, with less precise volume markings.
• Beaker: For holding/pouring, has approximate volume markings (least precise).

Accuracy in measuring liquid volume depends on the glassware’s design: graduated cylinders have finer graduations and are intended for volume measurement, making them more accurate than flasks or beakers.

Answer:

The graduated cylinder will give a more accurate measure of liquid.