1. Reading the Graduated Cylinder
And
All about the Meniscus

2. Reading the Graduated Cylinder
Liquids in glass containers curve at the edges
This curve is called the MENISCUS

3. Reading the Graduated Cylinder
Your eye should be level with the top of the liquid
You should read to the bottom of the MENISCUS

4. Reading the Graduated Cylinder
What is this reading?
18.0 mL

5. Reading the Graduated Cylinder
What is this reading?
36.5 mL

6. Reading the Graduated Cylinder
What is this reading?
42.9 mL

7. Reading the Graduated Cylinder
What is this reading?
47.0 mL

8. Reading the Graduated Cylinder
What is this reading?
61.2 mL

9. You will need to draw a meniscus
on each cylinder on your homework paper.