Question

directions: choose the best answer.

1. which tool is used to measure the volume of a liquid accurately?

a. triple beam balance
b. meter stick
c. graduated cylinder
d. thermometer

1. when measuring water in a graduated cylinder, you should read the measurement at the

a. top of the meniscus
b. bottom of the meniscus
c. side of the glass
d. middle of the cylinder

1. the triple beam balance is used to measure

a. volume
b. temperature
c. mass
d. length

1. the unit most commonly used for mass in our lab was

a. liters
b. grams
c. millimeters
d. centimeters

1. the unit used to measure liquid volume in the graduated cylinder was

a. grams
b. kilograms
c. milliliters
d. meters

1. a student places a marble in 30 ml of water. the water rises to 35 ml. what is the volume of the marble?

a. 5 ml
b. 30 ml
c. 35 ml
d. 65 ml

1. which method is best for finding the volume of an irregular object like a marble?

a. measuring length × width × height
b. water displacement
c. using a ruler only
d. using a thermometer

Explanation:

1. Identifies the tool for precise liquid volume measurement.
2. States the correct reading position for water in a graduated cylinder.
3. Specifies the measured quantity of a triple beam balance.
4. Names the standard lab unit for mass.
5. Names the standard unit for graduated cylinder liquid volume.
6. Calculates marble volume via water displacement difference.
7. Identifies the best method for irregular object volume.

Answer:

1. C. Graduated cylinder
2. B. bottom of the meniscus
3. C. mass
4. B. grams
5. C. milliliters
6. A. 5 mL
7. B. Water displacement