The goal of this experiment was to determine the mass density of an unknown metal. Five different vernier capillaries and double pan balances were used to measure the metal. The plan of action was to find the average density to reduce random error, in addition to, calculating the standard error to observe the reliability of proposed average. Ideally, the metal would identify more comparably with gold or aluminum. The concepts of mass density, standard error, average, one-dimensional statistics, precision / accuracy, and test of accuracy were explored. A hollow cylinder of metal was given to each lab group. Initially, the mass of the metal was determined with a double pan balance. The metal was placed on the balance and the instrument’s notch and slider was used to interpret the mass. The next step was determining the inner radius, outer radius and height of the cylinder to find the volume. A vernier caliper was used to measure those components. The vernier caliper included an inner and outer “jaw” that measures length. The results of the double pan balance and vernier caliper was recorded in a data sheet, and the procedure was repeated five times with different instruments. The data was placed in an excel file where the mass density, average, standard error, test of accuracy, and general comparison with the two proposed metals (gold and aluminum) could be analyzed. Table 1 Five Measurements of Unknown Metal. Table contains the five measurements of the hollow
11. Using the volume(s) you just calculated for regular vs. heavy duty samples as well as your dimensional measurements (length and width in cm) from Part IV of this experiment, calculate the height, or thickness, of each sample of aluminum using the formula V = l x w x h. In the formula, V stands for volume, l for length, w for width, and h for height. Once again, you will have to use your algebraic skills to manipulate the formula, to solve for height. You must show all your work. (15 pts)
Used stirring rods to completely remove copper from that wire. And then completed the removal of copper using 5 drops of 6M HCl, adding it onto copper. There will produced copper in a solution. Connected Buchner flask to the vacuum line and place filter paper in it to completely washed off the copper. Then, add 95% ethanol to copper and leave it for 1 min and turned section back for 5 mins. Measured mass of clean, dry watch glass. Transfer copper to watch glass and dry it under heat lamp for 20 mins, allowed it to cool to room temperature and then accurately determine its mass.
Purpose: Weighing objects. Figuring out the density with an object by calculated volume and Archimedes’ Principle.
In this lab experiment our main focus was to get skillful in using tools such as the metric ruler, balances, thermometer, and graduated cylinder to capture measurements of length, mass, temperature and volume. Additionally, this lab helped us to become more familiar with the uncertainty of measurements, as well as becoming efficient with rounding our measurements to the correct numbers of significant figures. Our results are measured consistently with rounding to the closest answer we could possibly acquire as the data can tell you.
This experiment was performed to observe differences in density based on the chemical makeup of an object. Pennies minted before 1982, pennies minted after 1982, and an unknown metal sample was tested to see if there were any differences in their densities. Ten pennies from each category and the metal sample were weighed using a scale to find mass and the displacement method was used to find their volumes. The masses and volumes were then used to calculate the densities of the pennies (D=m/v). The density of the pre-1982 pennies were 8.6 g/mL while the post-1982 pennies were 6.9 g/mL. The metal sample’s density was 1.7 g/mL. Following the experiment we were given the real densities of each item to calculate the percent error with the formula
Then 8.0g of copper sulfate crystals were placed inside the beaker and the mass was recorded for the actual crystals. 50 mL of water was added to the beaker with the crystals. The ring stand was set up with the wire mesh on it and one partner should place the mixture in the beaker on it should be heated without letting the mixture boil. Stir the mixture and heat until the crystals are dissolved. While one partner does this, the other should obtain 1.5g of iron filings in a measuring cup and records the mass. Then the iron filings should be added small amounts at a time to the heated solution. Stir continuously until all the mixture is added to the beaker. Then it sat for 10 minutes and observations were recorded. Record the mass of a filter paper and set up a filtration apparatus with the filter paper in a funnel over an Erlenmeyer flask. Decant the liquid through the paper slowly trying not to allow any solid to get on the filter paper. Then with de-ionized water, rinse your solid in the beaker and let the solid settle then decant the liquid. Repeat the washing twice more and in the last time guide all the solid into the filter paper. Then place the filter paper on a watch glass and then into a warm oven to dry. After it is cool, record the mass of the watch glass, filter paper and solid. If there is not enough time to cool, you may have to do it the next
CHM130 Lab 6 Exploring Density Name A. Data Tables Place your completed Data Tables here Part IIIa (3 points) Volume of water in graduated cylinder (mL)10 mlMass of rubber stopper (g)11.15Volume of water and rubber stopper (mL)16.5 Part IIIb (6 points) Volume of water in graduated cylinder (mL)20Mass of iron nail (g)3.66Volume of water and iron nail (mL)20.5 Part IV (20 points) Type of Aluminum FoilMass (g)Length (cm)Width (cm)Volume (cm3)Thickness (cm)Regular.63g15 cm 10.02 cm.21 cm3.0014 cm Heavy Duty.97g15 cm10.01 cm .36 cm3.0024 cm B. Follow Up Questions Show all work for questions involving calculations. Part I Use the concepts/vocabulary of density to explain why the liquids formed layers in Part I of the procedure. (8 pts)
Introduction: Accuracy and precision were the major aspects of the lab. Accuracy is how close the average of the measured values are to the actual value. Precision is the closeness of repeated measurements. In the lab, the aim was to get as close as possible with both accuracy and precision when determining the mass and volume of the spheres. The mass was determined by weighing the spheres on the Analytical Scale and Triple Beam Balance Scale. The volume is determined by measuring with a ruler and by water displacement. The standard
5. A salvage operator recovered coins believed to be gold. A sample weighed 129.6 g and had a
In Measuring and Understanding Density, several experiments were performed to find density of regularly shaped objects, irregularly shaped objects, liquids and gasses. An additional experiment was done to find the specific gravity of a sampling of liquids. The purpose of the experiment was to provide a better understanding of density and to be able to extrapolate unknowns based upon these calculations. The experiments yielded data in keeping with Kinetic-molecular theory in regards to the density of water versus its temperature. Key measurements and formulae were also used to determine densities of metal and plastic objects as well as irregularly shaped rocks. It is possible to find the density of an object (be it liquid, gas or
the Archimedes’ principle method? Why? The water displacement method is more accurate. The string used to suspend the object in the Archimedes’ Method could
13) When the tray is thoroughly dry, determine its mass. Record the mass in the data table. You have to wait until day three to weigh the copper.
Seven various household objects were chosen to measure using a digital gram scale. Each object’s mass was estimated by lab students and recorded in data table 4. A quarter, ball point pen, rubber bulb, large paper clip, green crayon, house key and a copper penny masses were estimated and recorded in data table 4. Each object was placed on the scale individually and its actual measurement was recorded in data table 4. As we started estimating the household objects we were often not correct in our estimations. As we measured more and more objects, we got better in our estimations by comparing objects with known masses and comparing them with the unknown
3) Repeat the drying process just to be sure that the copper is completely dry, and again determine the mass of the copper and the beaker.
This purpose of this experiment is to calculate the thickness of a sheet of aluminum foil. This experiment is necessary because the human eye cannot accurately measure the small thickness of aluminum foil with only a ruler. However, to understand the procedure one needs to understand conversion, density, and volume. Conversion is when one converts one unit to another unit using a conversion factor(e.g. 2.54cm/in). Density is how much mass there is in a certain volume(density=mass/volume) and it stays constant in a substances and mixtures that have the same composition. Volume is the amount of space that an object occupies. The experiment will consist of weighing of aluminum foil, measuring the length and width, then converting these values