Zinc Gromatography Lab Report

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Post- Lab Questions 1a. Zinc shot was used to determine density instead of granular zinc beacause the small granules of zinc trapes air bubbles while zinc shot does not. Knowing this, will the measured volume of zinc in the form of granules be greater or smaller? Since zinc granules are known to trap air bubbles, the volume would be greater as these bubbles take up volume in the graduated cylinder. The zinc granules will provide unaccurate results. 1b. Will the density of zinc using granules be greater or smaller? We know that density = mass/volume. Therefore, if zinc granules provide a larger volume with a constant mass, the density would be much smaller. 2a. What does the slope of the line signify in the graph that you plotted? The slope in the equation we obtained signifies the density of zinc. 2b.Comment on your y-intercept. The y- intercept gives the mass of the zinc when no volume is displaced. This represents the mass of zinc that is too small and insignificant. It is the point where density can not be determined. 3.Here is the multiple choice question. Choose one or more of the following statements that is always true about the meaning of 7.14 g/mL…show more content…
a.)1 ml of water contains 7.14g of zinc b.)7.14 mL of water will hold 7.14g of zinc c.)One mL of water is equal in weight to 7.14g of zinc d.)7.14g of zinc occupies 1 mL in volume e.) there is a 1mL rise in water for every 7.14g of zinc added f.) 1 mL of zinc weighs

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