The diagram below shows a section of a 50.00 mL burette containing a colourless solution - VCE - SSCE Chemistry - Question 1 - 2008 - Paper 1
Question 1
The diagram below shows a section of a 50.00 mL burette containing a colourless solution.
The reading indicated on the burette is closest to
A. 14.50
B. 14.58
C. 15... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:The diagram below shows a section of a 50.00 mL burette containing a colourless solution - VCE - SSCE Chemistry - Question 1 - 2008 - Paper 1
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The reading indicated on the burette is closest to
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Answer
To determine the reading indicated on the burette, we first observe the meniscus of the liquid. The lower part of the meniscus should be used for accurate measurement. In the provided diagram, we can see that the meniscus is situated slightly above the 14.50 mL mark and below the 15.00 mL mark.
Estimation from the visual representation indicates that the reading is approximately between 14.50 and 15.00 mL. Considering the options provided, the closest to the observed reading is B: 14.58 mL.