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Scale Reading: Grade 9 Chemistry
Scale Reading: Grade 9 Chemistry
GRADE 9 CHEMISTRY
What is the volume of the liquid shown?
What is the
temperatur
e shown?
How to use a Measuring Cylinder to
take Measurements
Use a measuring cylinder that is large enough to hold the liquid being measured.
Ensure that it is clean and dry. Unwanted particles or drops of liquid in the
After pouring the liquid in the measuring cylinder, place it on a flat surface and
Take the liquid measurement at the very bottom of the dip in the surface of
the liquid. This dip is called the meniscus; it forms because liquid molecules
are more attracted to the glass than they are to each other.
Look at the horizontal lines on the side of the cylinder. Ascertain to which
area between the 40ml mark and the 50ml mark is divided into ten segments,
Locate the closest whole measurement below the surface of the liquid.
How to use a Measuring Cylinder to
take Measurements
example, 40.6ml.
How to Use a Thermometer to take
Temperature Readings
Hold the thermometer in the liquid being measured without the bulb of the
thermometer touching the bottom of the container. This will ensure a more accurate
reading.
Look on the scale of the thermometer and determine where the meniscus of the
mercury is.
Read the scale from eye level and make note of the measurements.