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When measuring the volume of a liquid in a graduated cylinder, you read it at eye-level and at the bottom of the curve of the meniscus. This is true for water and aqueous solutions. Some "non-water" liquids do not form a meniscus in a glass cylinder. Also, water does not form a meniscus in a plastic cylinder.
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What is a meniscus why it necessary to know about it when measuring liquids?
The meniscus is the concave line of liquid that forms in a graduated cylinder (measuring volume) due to that liquid's adhesion (the tendency to want to stick to other things). When measuring a liquid's volume in a graduated cylinder, you read the volume from the bottom of the meniscus. Therefore, the meniscus does not measure anything, it is where you measure a liquid's volume from.
What is the meniscus rule used for?
The meniscus rule states that you always measure the volume of a water-based solution from the bottom of the meniscus when you are using a graduated cylinder.
What meniscus is being read if you measuring the volume of dark colored liquids?
1.read the bottom of the curve 2. you must read the meniscus at eye level
What is a meniscus why is it necessary to know about it when necessary liquids?
Meniscus is the curved surface of a liquid in a container; to measure correctly the volume in a graduated cylinder it is necessary to take into account the meniscus type, convex or concave.
Is the curve at a liquids surface by which you measure the volume of a liquid?
The meniscus is the curve at a liquid's surface by which one measures the volume of the liquid. A meniscus can be concave or convex depending on whether it is attracted to itself or the glass.
How can you use volume and meniscus in the same sentence?
volume and meniscus
How can you put volume and meniscus in one sentence put together?
All equipment that is intended to measure volume will take into account the meniscus
What is a meniscus why it necessary to know about it when measuring liquids?
The meniscus is the concave line of liquid that forms in a graduated cylinder (measuring volume) due to that liquid's adhesion (the tendency to want to stick to other things). When measuring a liquid's volume in a graduated cylinder, you read the volume from the bottom of the meniscus. Therefore, the meniscus does not measure anything, it is where you measure a liquid's volume from.
Where do you measure the volume of water at the meniscus?
on the thamomator
How can I use the words volume and meniscus in the same sentence?
All equipment that is intended to measure volume will take into account the meniscus
Does a flask have a meniscus?
Yes. A meniscus is a visible curve in a liquid caused by the attraction of the liquid for the sides of the flask. Read the volume of your flask from the bottom of the meniscus.
What is the meniscus rule used for?
The meniscus rule states that you always measure the volume of a water-based solution from the bottom of the meniscus when you are using a graduated cylinder.
When you measure liquid volume you measure at the bottom the?
Meniscus
What has a flat meniscus?
A meniscus by definition isn't flat, but it has a curve instead, and the bottom of the curve is the actual volume of the liquid in the container.
When you are measuring the volume of water in a graduated cylinder do you look at the top of the meniscus or the bottom of the meniscus?
You measure from the bottom of the meniscus. The top of the meniscus can vary wildly depending on the diameter of the tube, or the air pressure, or room temperature.
What is the bottom of the bubble called that you use to measure volume?
meniscus
What meniscus is being read if you measuring the volume of dark colored liquids?
1.read the bottom of the curve 2. you must read the meniscus at eye level
