GENERAL GEOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following tools would you use to test a mineral’s volume?
A
graduated cylinder
B
scale
C
ceramic streak plate
D
glass tile
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Liquid volume is usually measured using either a graduated cylinder or a buret. As the name implies, a graduated cylinder is a cylindrical glass or plastic tube sealed at one end, with a calibrated scale etched (or marked) on the outside wall.

Detailed explanation-2: -Among the following, graduated cylinder is the best suited for accurately measuring the volume of a liquid. Using graduated cylinder reduces the error in the measurement of volume of liquid.

Detailed explanation-3: -Place the graduated cylinder on a flat surface and view the height of the liquid in the cylinder with your eyes directly level with the liquid. The liquid will tend to curve downward. This curve is called the meniscus. Always read the measurement at the bottom of the meniscus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Instruments for Measuring Volume. Glassware used in lab settings come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Erlenmeyer Flasks. Florence Flasks. Beakers. Graduated Cylinders. Volumetric Flasks. Burettes. Pipettes. More items •11-Nov-2021

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