Question

1. what is the volume of the liquid in the graduated cylinder shown below? (1) 23 ml (2) 26 ml (3) 27 ml (4) 28 ml

Explanation:

Step1: Observe the meniscus

When reading the volume of liquid in a graduated - cylinder, we look at the bottom of the meniscus.

Step2: Identify the scale

The scale on the graduated - cylinder is marked in milliliters (mL). Each major division is 10 mL and each minor division is 1 mL.

Step3: Read the volume

The bottom of the meniscus is at the 26 - mL mark.

Answer:

(2) 26 mL