Measurement Labs

Measuring Length Lab Follow the directions to find the length of the following items. 1.Use the meter stick to measure your Science Book. Be sure to measure both the length and the width. Record your answer in centimeters to the nearest tenth. 2.Use the meter stick to measure the length and width of your lab table. Record your answer in centimeters to the nearest tenth. 3.Use your meter stick to measure the height of each student in your lab group. Record your answer in centimeters to the nearest tenth.

Book (l x w) Table (l x w) Student_________ _________ _________ _________ Length Data Table Hint: Did you include the proper unit in each of your measurements? If not, go back and label them.

Measuring Mass Lab Part 1 Follow the directions to find the mass of the following items. 1.Determine the mass of the following items by placing them on the triple-beam balance. 2.Be sure your balance is on a level surface and “zeroed” before you take your data. 3.Record your results in the provided table. 4.Do Not open jar containing organism. Preservation materials can be toxic!

Mass Data Table Part 1 Paper Clip Forceps Safety Glasses Lab Book Hard cover Organism (B) #____ Do Not open jar containing organism. Preservation materials can be toxic! Hint: Did you include the proper unit in each of your measurements? If not, go back and label them.

Measuring Mass Lab Part 2 Calculating the Mass of a Solution Follow the directions to find the mass of the following solution. 1.Determine the mass of an empty 250 mL flask. 2.Record your data in the provided table. 3.Pour 100 mL of the unknown colored solution into your flask. 4.Determine the total mass of the solution and container. 5.Record your data in the provided table. 6.Calculate the mass of the unknown solution. 7.Record your data in the provided table. 8.When you complete this portion of your lab, pour back the unknown solution in the appropriate class container.

Mass Data Table Part 2 Total Mass of flask + solution Mass of empty flask Mass of unknown solution Hint: Did you include the proper unit in each of your measurements? If not, go back and label them.

Measuring Volume Lab Part 1: Count your drops! Follow the directions to find the number of drops in 1 milliliter of water, then answer the questions. You will need a graduated cylinder (100 mL), a water bottle, and a dropper for this section. 1. Fill a small graduated cylinder with 20 mL of water. 2. Count the number of drops it takes to raise the water to 21 mL. Record the number in the chart. 3.Leave the water in the graduated cylinder and count the number of drops it takes to raise the water to 22 mL. Record the number in the chart. 4.Leave the water in the graduated cylinder and count the number of drops it takes to raise the water to 23 mL. Record the number in the chart. 5.Calculate your average and round to the nearest whole number.

Volume Data Table Part 1: Count your drops! # of drops to 21 mL # of drops to 22 mL # of drops to 23 mL Average Based on your average, how close were you to your guess? __________ Based on your average, how many drops would it take to make 1 liter? __________ Hint: Did you include the proper unit in each of your measurements? If not, go back and label them.

Measuring Volume Lab Part 2: Volume Displacement Follow the directions to find the volume of three marbles using water displacement. 1.Add 20 mL of water to a 100 mL graduated cylinder. Record this amount in the chart. 2.Add three marbles to the cylinder and measure the volume. Record this amount in the chart. 3.Find the difference between the two measurements and record in the chart. The difference between the two measurements will be the volume of the three marbles.

Volume Data Table Part 2: Volume Displacement Volume of water before adding marbles Volume of water after adding marbles Difference in volume Volume of 3 marbles Hint: Did you include the proper unit in each of your measurements? If not, go back and label them.

Measuring Volume Lab Part 3: Color Challenge Obtain the following items from your teacher. 1 beaker for dropping excess solution 1 graduated cylinder 1 dropper 6 test tubes labeled A, B, C, D, E, and F

Measuring Volume Lab Part 3: Color Challenge Perform each step outlined below using accurate measurements. 1.Measure 17 mL of RED water from the beaker and pour into test tube A. 2.Measure 21 mL of YELLOW water from the beaker and pour into test tube C. 3.Measure 22 mL of BLUE water from the beaker and pour into test tube E. 4.Measure 3 mL of solution from test tube A and pour it into test tube B. 5.Measure 4 mL of solution from test tube C and pour it into test tube D. 6.Measure 6 mL of solution from test tube E and pour it into test tube F. 7.Measure 7 mL of solution from test tube C and pour it into test tube B. 8.Measure 4 mL of solution from test tube A and pour it into test tube F. 9.Measure 6 mL of solution from test tube E and pour it into test tube D.

Volume Data Table Part 3: Color Challenge Test Tube ColorFinal Amount (mL) A B C D E F Hint: Did you include the proper unit in each of your measurements? If not, go back and label them.