Scientific Reasoning Flashcards
What does meter, liters, and grams measure?
- meters: length
- liter: volume
- grams: mass
What is defined as the amount of space an object takes up?
- volume
In order to measure mass, you should always use some type of ______
- balance
Out of all the glassware used to measure large volumes, which one is the most accurate for measuring large volumes and it used when needed to measure precise volume?
Volumetric Flask
Name 3 lab glasswares used to measure large volumes.
- volumetric flask
- graduated cylinder
- burette
What are the limitations to using a volumetric flask?
- volumetric flasks can only be used for one specific volume
What glassware should be used to obtain general measurements of a large volume, where exact measure is not necessary?
- graduated cylinder
If you are measuring liquid in a graduated cylinder, where would you read your measurement?
- at the meniscus
When is a burette used for?
- used for titrations.
Name 3 lab glassware used to measure small volumes
- volumetric pipette
- pipette
- micropipette
What is the most accurate lab glassware used to measure small volumes?
- volumetric pipette
What is the limitations to a volumetric pipette?
- can only be used for one specific volume
As opposed to a volumetric pipette, a pipette is able to measure…
- more than one specific volume
When would you used a micropipette?
- for volumes less than 1ml
How does the beaker and Erlenmeyer flask compare, in terms of function?
- Beaker and Erlenmeyer flask are used to mix/transport liquids, but the Erlenmeyer flask is also used to grow cultures
