1. Reading the Graduated Cylinder
And
All about the Meniscus

2. Reading the Graduated Cylinder
Liquids in glass and some plastic containers curve at the edges
Changing the diameter of the cylinder will change the shape of the curve
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. Practice Reading the Graduated Cylinder
What is this reading?
18.0 ml

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

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

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

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