Question

the graduated cylinder below shows major scale divisions every 5 ml. how should the volume of the liquid be recorded? use the correct number of significant figures.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify scale division

The major scale divisions are every 5 mL. There are 5 intervals between 35 mL and 40 mL, so each minor - scale division is 1 mL.

Step2: Read the meniscus

The meniscus of the liquid is at the 37 - 38 mL mark. We estimate one digit beyond the smallest division. The liquid level is closer to 37 mL.

Answer:

37.0 mL