Graduated Cylinder Measurement Worksheet
A Grade 8 science worksheet focused on understanding and using graduated cylinders to measure liquid volume accurately.
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Graduated Cylinder Measurement Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image of a graduated cylinder to answer questions about reading liquid volume.
A graduated cylinder is a common piece of laboratory equipment used to measure the volume of a liquid. It is typically a tall, cylindrical container with a spout for pouring and markings along the side that indicate volume. When reading the volume of a liquid in a graduated cylinder, it is important to read the measurement at the bottom of the meniscus (the curved surface of the liquid).
1. What is the primary purpose of a graduated cylinder?
To heat liquids
To stir solutions
To accurately measure liquid volume
To hold chemical reactions
2. What is the curved surface of a liquid in a graduated cylinder called?
Aqueous layer
Meniscus
Surface tension
Capillary action
Observe the image below and answer the following questions.
3. What is the volume of the liquid shown in the graduated cylinder?
4. If you were to add 5 mL more liquid to the cylinder, what would be the new total volume?
5. When reading a graduated cylinder, you should always read the measurement at the bottom of the .
6. A graduated cylinder is marked in units of .
7. To get an accurate reading, your eye should be level with the .
8. Explain why it is important to read the meniscus at eye level.
9. Graduated cylinders are the most accurate tool for measuring the volume of irregular solids.
True
False
10. A 100 mL graduated cylinder will have more precise markings than a 10 mL graduated cylinder.
True
False