Questions:
1) What is the volume of liquid in the graduated cylinder shown below? Be sure to read the bottom of the meniscus and estimate the volume to one decimal place beyond the accuracy of the cylinder.
2) The object in question 1 has a mass of 21.535 g. What metal is the cylinder most likely made of? Why?
Metal: | Density (g/mL): | Metal: | Density (g/mL): |
Aluminum | 2.7 | Magnesium | 1.7 |
Copper | 8.9 | Platinum | 21.3 |
Gold | 19.3 | Silver | 10.5 |
Lead | 11.3 | Zinc | 7.1 |