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07 Properties of Matter Lab Report Option 1
Instructions: Complete all sections of this lab report and answer all questions in complete sentences. For
calculations, all numbers need appropriate units and all work must be shown. For maximum understanding,
review the concepts in the following lessons: 1.01: pg 4, 1.02: pgs 5-6, 1.04: pg 3, and 1.07 pg 5-6
Please use the following video to walk through and complete the entire lab! You do not need to even be logged
into the course to complete the lab: 1.07 Lab Completion Video
Title:determine density of objects
Objective: to determine the density of both solids and liquids with different measurements p
Materials: What scientific equipment, tools, and chemicals were used to collect data in the simulation?
(Record the materials in the box below as you work through the simulation.)
Part I Materials Part II Materials
(Be Specific) (Be Specific)
empty cylinder irregular shaped object
scale liquid
unknown liquid empty cylinder
Variables: independent (what is tested or changed on purpose), dependent (what is the outcome or
observed measurement), and controlled (everything else that is kept the same). List variables below as you work
through the simulation.
Part I Part II
Independent (only 1) the amount of fluid and replication volume
What we change on purpose
Dependent (only 1) the mass volume after
What we measure as a
result of changing the
independent variable
Controlled Same graduated cylinder, triple Same graduated cylinder, the
(numerous) beam balance electronic balance, initial volume
Everything else that must of water
stay exactly the same.
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Data: Record your measurements below using the correct number of significant figures.
Note: Trial 1 has been completed for you as a model. You will still need to go through trial 1 in the
simulation, but you do not need to record that data. OR, if you are watching the video, do not record
the data for trial 1. Just record data for your trials 2 and 3. The numbers in parentheses and red are
for the calculations section.
Part I: Density of Trial Trial 2 (Check Trial 3 (Check
Unknown Liquid 1 decimal places; decimal places;
lesson 1.02) lesson 1.02)
Mass of empty graduated 25.80 7.45 28.50
cylinder (grams) (1)
Volume of liquid (mL) (2) 8.45 9.75 10.90
Mass of graduated cylinder 36.75 40.30 41.40
and liquid (grams) (3)
Part II: Density of Trial 1 Trial 2 (Check Trial 3
Irregular-Shaped Solid sig figs; lesson (Check sig figs;
1.02) lesson 1.02)
Mass of solid (grams) (4) 38.951 42.35 46.40
Volume of water (mL) (5) 52.0 55.5 58.65
Volume of water & solid (mL) (6) 56.5 58.0 61.0
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Calculations: Show all work & follow significant figure rules in each calculation (review lesson 1.02).
Part I: Density of Unknown Liquid
Determine the liquid's mass: mass = (grad. cylinder and liquid) – (empty grad. cylinder)
Determine the density of the liquid: density liquid = mass of liquid
volume of liquid
Part I Calculations Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
SHOW ALL SHOW ALL
WORK WORK
Mass of liquid 36.75 g – 25.80 g 40.30-27.5=12.9 41.40-28.50=12.9
(3) - (1) = 10.95 g
Density of liquid 10.95 g / 8.45 mL 40.30 9.75=1.25 10.90-41.40=1.26
= 1.30 g/mL
mass of liquid / (2)
Average density of the three trials (SHOW ALL WORK! Check your final answer rounding and include
units!):
(trial 1 + trial 2 + trial 3) (1.30 g/mL + + )=
3 3
Part II: Density of Irregular-Shaped Solid
Determine the solid’s volume: volume = (volume of water & solid) – (volume of water)
Determine the density of the liquid: density = mass solid
volume solid
Part II Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
Calculations
Volume of solid 56.5 mL – 52.0 mL 58.0-55.5=2.5 58.65-61.0=3.35
(6) - (5) = 4.5 mL
Density of solid 38.951 g / 4.5 mL 42.35-58.0=1.7 46.40-61.0=1.8
(4) / Volume of solid = 8.7 g/mL
Average density of the three trials (SHOW ALL WORK! Check your final answer rounding and include
units!):
(trial 1 + trial 2 + trial 3) (8.7 g/mL + + )=
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3 3
Conclusion: Using complete sentences, write your conclusion paragraph in the box below that
addresses the following 3 topics:
-The purpose of the lab, what you explored, what you learned
-An explanation of how densities were determined for liquids and solids (Hint: we are not asking about
the formula..what did you DO in the lab?)
-A description of how uncertainty in measurements impacted your data collection (Hint: review lesson
1.02, page 6 for additional help)
Conclusion Response:
In this lab, I learned how to measure mass, volume, and density. I used a graduated cylinder to determine the
volume of unknown liquids and irregular solids. Each time I performed the measurements differently, the
results changed
Post-Lab Connection Questions
Answer questions in complete sentences and show work.
1. Claim: Density is an intensive property of matter. Explain how your data supports this claim with
examples in your data. (Hint: review 1.04, pg 3 and USE your actual data)
Answer: My data shows density is an intensive property because it stayed the same even when the mass
and volume changed. For example, [substance name] had a density of [density] g/mL in both trials, even
though the amounts were different.
2. Compare the density values for the liquid in Part I. The actual density of our liquid is 1.50 g/mL. (Hint:
review 1.02, pg 5)
a. Are the density measurements of the liquid precise? Explain your answer.
Answer: Precision depends on the closeness of the measurements to each other.
b. Are the density measurements of the liquid accurate? Explain your answer.
Answer:Accuracy depends on the closeness of the average measurement to 1.50 g/mL.
3. Compare the density values for the solid in Part II. The actual density of our solid is 8.9 g/mL. What
are some things you can do in the lab to improve accuracy of data collection? (Hint: review 1.02, pg 5
for at least 2 things we can do)
Answer: Make sure to read measurements at eye level and avoid parallax error.
These steps help reduce mistakes and make results closer to the actual density of 8.9 g/mL.
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