GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

MINERALOGY

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: -A graduated cylinder / cylinder measuring / mixing cylinder is a piece of laboratory apparatus used to measure the volume of a liquids, chemicals or solutions. Graduated cylinders are more accurate and precise than laboratory flasks and beakers.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-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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