IGCSE Homework Making Measurements

Chapter Making Measurements

1) Diagram 2 shows a piece of laboratory apparatus.
The apparatus can be used to
A measure the volume of a fixed amount of liquid.
B measure the volume of a small amount of liquid.
C store a fixed amount of liquid.
D contain a gas.

2) Diagram 5 shows different eye positions while taking a reading off a metre rule.

Which of the four eye positions is the correct one in order to prevent the occurrence of parallax
error?
A E B F C G D H

3) Diagram 7 shows different eye positions when reading the volume of a liquid in a measuring
cylinder.

Which eye position gives the correct reading of the volume?

A J C L
B K D M

4) Diagram 9 shows the set-up of the apparatus to determine the volume of a cork.

Diagram 9
Which of the following is the purpose of using the sinker?
A To raise the water level
B To immerse the cork in the water
C To measure the volume of the cork
D To ensure that the reading obtained is accurate

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5) Diagram 20 shows the water level in a measuring cylinder increasing when 6 identical marbles
are put into the cylinder.

Diagram 20
If the mass of a marble is 12 g, what is the density of a marble?
A 0.4 g/cm3 C 2.4 g/cm3
B 2.0 g/cm3 D 5.0 g/cm3

6) Draw lines to match the laboratory apparatus with its function.

Laboratory apparatus Function

► ◄ Measure weight

► ◄ Measure time

► ◄ Measures diameter

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7) State the temperature, in °C, of the liquids in diagram below.

Liquid Temperature (°C)

A

8) Diagram below shows an experiment to determine the volume of solid.

a) Determine the volume of

i. Stone

ii. The cork

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9) Diagram below shows an experiment to determine the volume of a stone and a cork.

a) Name the method used.

_____________________________________________________________________

b) Determine the volume, in cm3, of

i. Stone: ______________________________________________________
ii. Cork: _______________________________________________________

c) Table below shows the volume obtained for the different numbers of marbles by using the
above method.
Number of marbles Volume (cm3)
2 6
5 15
3
Calculate the volume, in cm , of 12 marbles.

10) a)Diagram 3 shows a metal block.

It is given that the mass of the metal block is

360 g. Calculate its density.

b) A cork and a zinc block are put into a beaker of water in Diagram 4 below.

Draw the positions of the substances in the diagram above. Use ○ to represent the cork and
□ to represent the zinc block.

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