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Grade: XI IB-DP
Name:______________________
Lab: To Measure the density of water
In this IB Lab you will be assessed on the following IB criteria:Data Collection, Processing and Presentation and Conclusion - Evaluation
Aim:
To measure the density of water using graphical method.
Formula :
Density(D) = Mass (M)
Volume (V)
Apparatus:
Measuring cylinder, digital balance, dropper.
Method:
1. Set the digital balance to zero.
2. Put the empty measuring cylinder on the balance and record its mass.
3. Pour water in the cylinder with the help of dropper and measure its mass and volume of water.
4. Repeat this to obtain at least 6-7 set of readings of mass and volume of water.
Data Processing and Presentation:
Process your data and plot a suitable graph from which you can determine the relationship
between the variables and calculate the density of water.
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Dependent Variable(s):
Controlled Variable(s):
MATERIALS USED:
DIAGRAM:
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PROCEDURE:
DATA COLLECTION:
Table 1.1 : Least Count and Uncertainties of Measuring Instruments Used
S. No.
1.
Instrument
Unit
Least Count
Digital Balance
Uncertainty
2.
Volume of water,
(V _______) cm3
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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< no. of decimal places in the readings should be consistent with each other and with
uncertainty of the instrument. >
<if the data table is carried forward on next page then the column headings should be redone>
DATA PROCESSING (A):
Formula for calculating the density is : Density(D) = Mass (M)
Volume (V)
In order to calculate density from the straight line graph, above equation should be written in the
form of
y = mx + c.
i.e.
M=DXV
m = D and c = 0
The gradient of straight line graph of Mass of water Vs Volume of water will tell its Density. And
there should be no y-intercept in the graphs as Mass of water is directly proportional to Volume of
water.
Table 2.1: Average Mass of water for various Volumes
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S. No.
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Mass of Water
Mass,
M/g
Uncertainty,
M / g
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
<write the uncertainty of calculated quantities using the rules of uncertainty explained in ch-1>
< no. of decimal places in the readings should be consistent with each other and with uncertainty of
the physical quantity in the column heading>
SAMPLE CALCULATION:
< Calculation of average of mass of measuring cylinder and water for any one reading>
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Volume of water,
(V ______) cm3
Mass of Water,
M/g
Uncertainty of
Mass of Water,
M / g
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Maxima Readings
S. No.
Mass of Water, M / g
Minima Readings
S. No.
Mass of Water, M / g
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DATA PRESENTATION:
<use only suitable axis scales like 1:1, 1:2, or 1:5 and the LOBF must cover at least 70% of graph
area i.e. it must use 70% of both the axes>
<error bars must be drawn for both the variables and should be visible for at least one variable>
<colours of markers and lines for LOBF, Maxima and Minima should be different preferably
Black-LOBF, Red-Maxima and Blue/Green-Minima>
<everything displayed below should be the part of all DCP graphs >
Graph 1: Graph for calculating density of water.
Mass Vs Volume
80
70
For LOBF
f(x) = 13x - 6
f(x) = 11.2x + 0.13
Linear
Maxima
60 (For LOBF) f(x) = 9x +For
8
50
Mass of water, M / g
40
30
For Minima
20
Linear (For Minima)
10
0
0
< if error bars are too small to plot for any of the variables, you must state this below the graph >
DATA PROCESSING (B):
On comparing density equation with LOBF, Maxima and Minima equations Density = ________________gcm-3
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y-intercept = __________________ g
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X 100%
CONCLUSION:
<clearly state your result with the uncertainty and if appropriated state what the result
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<discuss whether your data seems to support or refute your hypothesis. Specifically refer to
your calculations and/or graphs to support your conclusion.>
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<comment on any systematic error i.e. y-intercept, if it is not expected in the LOBF equation>
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<comment on the direction of the systematic error i.e. + or sign of y-intercept in LOBF
equation>
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<comment on any further random errors. i.e. Does the best fit go through all the error bar (or
skip some) or were your uncertainties too small.>
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<quote a literature value to compare your results and cite the source>
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<write whether or not the literature value falls within your uncertainty range & comment on it>
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<find a percentage error between your experimental result and the literature value and
commented on this (like compare it with the uncertainty percentage of the result)>
<comment on the quality of procedure, apparatus and the result - if percentage error is more
that 5% then the accuracy of result is poor and if the percentage uncertainty is more than5%
then the result is less precise>
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EVALUATION
IMPROVEMENT
< The clearest way to present your comments for evaluation and improvement is a 2-column table
with the limitation on the left and suggested improvement on the right. Minimum 3 most important
points should be listed>
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General instructions :-
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