1. Volume:
Irregular Solids

2. Volume: Definition Unit The amount of space an object takes up
Instrument/Equipment
The amount of space an object takes up
milliliters or mL
Graduated cylinder

3. 1. Obtain _______________ filled with water and object.
GRADUATED CYLINDER

4. 2. Place graduated cylinder on _______________ .
TABLE

5. 3. Read the ___________ at eye level
3. Read the ___________ at eye level. Make sure you read the water level at the _______________. Record it.
WATER
MENISCUS

6. 4. Add the _____________ you wish to measure to the water.
OBJECT

7. 5. Record the _______________
NEW WATER LEVEL
56 mL
58 mL

8. 6. Find the difference between the 2 water levels.
________ - ________ = ________
Volume of water & object
Volume of water
Volume of object
58 mL
56 mL
2 mL

9. 30 mL
40 mL
The volume of the object is 10 mL.