Objectives

The objectives of this experiment are to make measurements of mass, volume, and temperature using various measuring devices in order to determine the density of a number of samples and to learn proper methods of recording data. Before coming to class read the sections on "Significant Figures" and "Accuracy and Precision" in your text book and Data Analysis, pp. xi - xvi, of the lab manual.

Lab Manual Forms (Instructions)

Pre-Lab Questions

Data, Calculations, and Post-Lab Questions

Additional Handouts (.pdf files)

Density of Water Table
(Taken from CRC Handbook)