Which of the following is the correct measurement for the volume of liquid shown below?
a.8.5 ml
b.8.7 ml
c.85 ml
d.87 ml

The correct answer is A. The correct measurement for the volume of the liquid shown is 8.5 mL. If the volume of water to be read in a graduated cylinder, it is important to read it in the lower meniscus. This will be the correct reading. Due to surface tension, water attach to the walls of the glass forming a concave at the top surface.

Bis the