Density Lab Report

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Measurement/Density Lab Purpose: The purpose of this lab was to practice measurements, obtain calculations with significant figures, and calculate density of different substances with various methods. Procedure: Part A: Densities of Rectangular Solids/Cubes 1) Obtain a rectangular solid/cube and measure the three dimensions. 2) Determine volume and mass, recording mass to the nearest .01g. 3) Determine the density and percent error. Part B: Density of a Cylindrical Solid 1) Obtain a cylindrical solid and measure its mass. 2) Measure diameter and divide by 2 for the radius, and measure height. 3) Determine the volume by means of πr2h. 4) Determine the density and percent error. Part C: Density of an Irregular Shaped Solid 1) Obtain a sample of metal and determine the mass. 2) Fill a 100 mL or 50 mL graduated cylinder with water, recording its volume. 3) Using the water displacement method, determine the volume of the object. 4) Determine the density and percent error. Part D: Density of Methanol 1) Find the mass of an empty 10 mL graduated cylinder, and then fill approximately 9 mL of methanol and record volume. 2) Find the mass of the cylinder and methanol, subtracting the initial mass from the new mass to determine the mass of methanol. 3) Determine the density and percent error. Data: Part A: Density of a Rectangular Solid/Cube Block # 9 (cube – brass) 1. Mass – 132.32g 2. Length – 2.50cm 3. Width – 2.50cm 4. Height – 2.50cm Block # B (rectangle – aluminum) 1. Mass – 17. 28g 2. Length – 2.48cm 3. Width – 1.51cm 4. Height – 1.51cm Part B: Density of a Cylindrical Solid (Aluminum) 1. Mass – 35.01g 2. Diameter – 1.51cm 3. Height – 6.42cm Part C: Density of an Irregular Shaped Solid (Zinc) 1. Mass – 25.92g 2. Initial volume of water –
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