Graduated Cylinder Techniques Quiz

What is the primary reason for reading the meniscus at eye level when using a graduated cylinder?

• To ensure the liquid is level

• To see the liquid color clearly

• To prevent spilling the liquid

• To avoid parallax error

When using a 100ml graduated cylinder, to what precision should you estimate the volume?

• To the nearest hundredth of a milliliter

• To the nearest milliliter

• To the nearest tenth of a milliliter

• To the nearest liter

What is the correct procedure for obtaining an exact volume using a dropper?

• Use a dropper to add small amounts until the desired volume is reached

• Pour the liquid directly to the desired mark

• Use a pipette instead of a dropper

• Estimate the volume by eye

How should you record the volume when using a 10ml graduated cylinder?

• To the nearest hundredth of a milliliter

• To the nearest liter

• To the nearest milliliter

• To the nearest tenth of a milliliter

What is the first step in measuring the volume of a solid object using a graduated cylinder?

• Use a pipette to add liquid

• Weigh the object first

• Fill the cylinder with enough liquid to cover the object

• Drop the object directly into the cylinder