Question

1. report the measurement below, in milliliters, to the correct number of significant figures.

o 5.50 ml
o 5.69 ml
o 5.6 ml
o 56.2 ml

Explanation:

Step1: Identify scale division

The graduated - cylinder has markings such that each major division is 1 mL and each minor division is 0.1 mL.

Step2: Read the meniscus

The bottom of the meniscus is between 5.6 mL and 5.7 mL. Estimating the value between the 0.1 - mL divisions, we get 5.62 mL.

Answer:

5.62 mL