EVALUATION AND CONCLUSION:

In this laboratory the task is to determine the density, and specific weights of certain
liquids and determine the relationship of this property to liquid pressure of the water and
glycerin.

Average density of Water 0.9652 gm/cm3

Average specific weight of Water 9. 46945 kN/m3

Average density of glycerin 1.19395 gm/cm3

Average Specific Weight of Glycerin 11.7130 kN/m3

From the data above, our readings and computations show that the average density of
water is 0.9652 gm/cm3 while the average density of glycerin is 1.19395 gm/cm3. The average
specific weight of water is 9.46945 kN/m3 while the average specific weight of glycerin is
11.7130 kN/m3. We hypothesized that glycerin is denser than water. Then the liquid pressure of
glycerin is greater than the pressure of water. The pressure is directly proportional to density
and specific weight. To elaborate, a higher density would contribute to a higher liquid pressure
while an increase in specific weight would result in a decrease in pressure value.
The group has a total of three trials, between the two beakers (250 mL and 150 mL of
water and 250 mL and 150 mL of glycerin). Given formulas helped the group in calculating
volume by multiplying the diameter and depth easily.
Volume = (base area) (depth)

( )
2
DIAMETER
Volume = ( π )( DEPTH )
2

In addition, to determine the mass of the liquid, subtract the mass of an empty beaker
to the mass of a beaker plus the liquid.
m
Density =
V
Use the value of density and volume to determine the specific weight of water and
glycerine. Specific weight is the weight of an object per unit volume in absolute units equal to
the density multiplied by the acceleration of gravity.
weight
Specific Weight =
volume
As to determine the specific weight and density, and the relationship of this property to
liquid is to determine the mass of empty beakers (250 mL and 150 mL) and the base area. After
which, determine the mass of the container filled to a certain depth of water. Make sure that
the electronic balance reads zero, before determining the mass of the liquid. Record the mass
and depth. The temperature was already given which is 18 degrees Celsius. Make three trials
using the big beaker (250 mL) simultaneous with three trials using the small beaker (150 mL).
Repeat the same process using glycerin. During the experiment, if anyone touches the
electronic weighing balance or the table, it will cause discrepancies in the readings. So, always
check the weighing balance reads zero for an accurate readings and data.
Above all, the laboratory gave all the group members experience determining the
specific weight and density of water and glycerin, as well as using the apparatus and equipment
safely. The laboratory was interesting since everyone forgot and missed conducting laboratories
for a year and a month.