Measurements in the Lab

Read the Lab Procedure to understand background and prepare before lab

Learning Objectives

- Identify and properly use common laboratory equipment in measurements.
- Use these measurements to calculate the areas and volumes.
- Interpret standard laboratory devices to determine mass and volume measurements.
- Employ scientific notation and significant figures in measurements and in calculations.
- Use the metric system and SI units when solving unit conversion word problems.

Determining Precision

Significant Figures and Decimal Places in Calculated Values

During lab, collect experimental data, complete calculations and answer questions on the lab report