Measuring Density
In this task, you’ll measure the density of a substance (water) and the density of a mixture (steel). You’ll also graph mass versus volume. Click hereto learn more about lab instruments and making measurements.

Note: This task requires a graduated cylinder and a gram scale. It may need to be carried out in a school lab.

Estimated time to complete: 60 minutes

You will need these materials:

10 mL graduated cylinder (mL stands for milliliter)
gram scale
water
6 metal paper clips of the same size and material
Part A
Use the gram scale to measure the mass of the empty graduated cylinder, and record the value.















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