GROUP NO.

6 - MEMBERS
Mamaril, Jason Yuj
Santiago, Charl Joseph
Sedenio, Precious Hazel
Sy, Ruth Danielle
ABSTRACT

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Chemistry, branch of science, is the study of the composition, properties and behavior of matter. We
must follow each step first in order to understand the final step. Here we will learn that science can be
applied in our daily life. Following procedures is the main goal here in this experiment. There are many
ways to finish the task of each activity. But you need to follow each step in order for you to conclude later.

I.

INTRODUCTION

Chemistry, a branch of physical science, is the study of the composition, properties and behavior
of matter. It is a trial and error method. One must need to know each of the laboratory equipments so that
he or she can easily understand their uses. In Experiment 1, you will learn how to follow the instructions.
One must be careful in dealing with all the equipments carefully and correctly. The objectives are to use
common laboratory apparatus in measuring mass, length, volume, temperature, and density; to compute
the accuracy and the precision of a set of scientific measurement and; to apply the concept of significant
figures in reporting correctly scientific measurements.

II.

EXPERIMENTAL SECTION

The experiments that we performed are Measurement of Mass, Measurement of Length,

Measurement of Volume, Using the Bunsen Burner, Measurement of Temperature, Measurement of
Density of a solid by Geometric and Water Displacement.
In performing the measurement of Mass, we need to determine the mass of a one peso coin and a 25centavo coin using the platform balance where in each member of the group will do one measurement to
complete five measurements. Next step is to weigh separately the one peso coin and the 25 centavo coin
using the electronic balance and each of the mass obtained for each coin will serve as the true value. The
last step is to calculate the relative deviation and the relative error for each of the set of measurements.

Next is the measurement of the length, in performing this experiment, we first need to measure the
length and the width of the laboratory manual book using the ruler in centimeters. After getting the
measurements, next step is to calculate the area in square centimeters using the correct formula.
Third one is the Measurement of volume; this requires measuring a 100mL of tap water using the
100mL graduated cylinder. Next is to transfer the water to a 150mL beaker then find the volume of the
water in graduated cylinder and beaker.
Fourth is using the Bunsen burner, first is using at the 10mL graduated cylinder, we must measure a
5mL of distilled water and placed it inside the test tube the set the time in seconds for the water to boil in
luminous flame. Repeat the steps given and use the non-luminous flame this time.
The fifth experiment is Measurement of Temperature; first thing to do is to half fill a 150mL beaker
with distilled water. Arrange the Bunsen burner into the iron ring and boil the water and measure its
temperature in degrees Celsius.
The sixth experiment is measurement of density of a solid by water displacement, first thing to do is
to measure a 50mL of tap water using the 100mL graduated cylinder, and this will be the initial volume.
After doing that, get the ten one peso coins and used in part F and place them slowly inside the graduated
cylinder then read the volume and this will be the final volume. After that determine the volume of the
coins. The volume is equal to the difference between the final volume and the initial volume. After that,
calculate the density of the coins by dividing the mass obtained in the sixth experiment by the volume.
The eight experiments is the measurement of density of Water; weigh a clean and dry 100mL
graduated cylinder using the electronic balance then place the 50mL distilled water into the graduated
cylinder, then weigh it again. Then, determine the temperature of the water in degree Celsius. Calculate
the density of the water, the mass of the water is equal to the mass of the graduated cylinder. Then make
another trial using 100mL of water and compute the percent error, after calculating the average density of
the water.
III.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

A. MEASUREMENT OF MASS OF A ONE-PESO & 25 CENTAVO COINS

TRIAL

ONE PESO COIN

25 CENTAVO

MASS

MASS

1
2
3
4
5

5.2g
5.1g
5.15g
5.1g
5.2g

SUM
AVERAGE
RELATIVE

25.75g
5.15g

ABSOLUTE
DEVIATION
0.05g
0.05g
0
0/05
0.05
0.2g
0.04g
0.78%

3.15g
3.2g
3.3g
3.25g
3.3g

ABSOLUTE
DEVIATION
0.09g
0.04g
0.06g
0.01g
0.06g

16.2g
3.24g

0.01
0.052g
1.6%

DEVIATION
TRUE VALUE
OF THE MASS
PERCENT
ERROR

5.35g

3.58g

3.74%

9.5%

We manage to get the sum, average, relative deviation, true value of the mass, and the
percent error of one peso coin and 25 centavo coin. The one peso coin is more precise and accurate.
The Relative Deviation is below 1% and it satisfies the need. Same as the percent error, the percent
error of 25 centavo is greater than the one peso coin. Therefore, we conclude that the one peso coin is
more precise and accurate than the 25 centavo coin.
B. MEASUREMENT OF LENGTH
LENGTH (cm)
21.3cm
WIDTH (cm)
27.5cm
585.75cm2
We didnt manage AREA (cm2)
to understand this part at first,
but realizing our mistakes, we get the correct answer. We forget that the ruler is scaled in 1:10. We
forgot to maintain the value to get the correct area.
C. MEASUREMENT OF VOLUME
APPARATUS
Graduated Cylinder
Beaker

Volume (mL)
100mL
100mL

We just get the maximum volume of each apparatus which is 100mL. We just need to fill up
the water to get their maximum capacity.
D. USING THE BUNSEN BURNER
Type of Bunsen Burner
Luminous Flame
Non-Luminous Flame

Time to Boil The Water (sec)

54.10sec
29.84sec

We first read the steps in conducting this task. We learned that nonluminous flame is
hotter than the luminous flame. Therefore, we got each boiling time and had a result of 54.10 sec for
luminous flame and 29.84 sec for non-luminous flame.
E. MEASUREMENT OF TEMPERATURE
Temperature of Boling Water

100Celcius

We boiled the water by heating it using the Bunsen burner. Then we used the
thermometer to get the temperature of the water.
F. MEASUREMENT OF DENSITY OF A SOLID BY GEOMETRIC MEASUREMENT
Mass (g)
Height (cm)
Diameter (cm)
Volume (cm3)
Density (g/cm3)

5.42g
0.2cm
2.3cm
0.83cm3
6.53g/cm3

We manage to fill up the table using a ruler, calculator, and a formula given. We divide
the mass to the volume in order to get the density which 6.53g/cm 3. It is mostly used in regular
shapes.
G. MEASUREMENT OF DENSITY OF A SOLID BY WATER DISPLACEMENT
Mass (g)
Initial Volume
Final Volume
Volume of the Coins (mL)
Density (g/mL)

54.27g
50mL
2.3cm
0.83cm3
6.53g/cm3

We filled up the water with 10 pieces of one peso coin in the graduated cylinder. We get
the mass by getting the true value of the mass. We got the volume by subtracting the final volume
to initial volume so we can get the volume of the coins. Again, we got the density by dividing the
mass to the volume. It is mostly used in getting the density in irregular shapes.
H. MEASUREMENT OF DENSITY OF WATER
MASS OF EMPTY GRADUATED
CYLINDER (G)
VOLUME OF WATER (ML)
MAS OF GRADUATED CYLINDER
AND WATER (G)
TEMPERATURE OF WATER (C)
MASS OF WATER (G)
DENSITY OF WATER (G/ML)
AVERAGE DENSITY OF WATER
(G/ML)
TRUE VALUE OF THE DENSITY OF
WATER (G/ML)
PERCENT ERROR

TRIAL 1

TRIAL 2

117.75g

117.75g

50mL

100mL

116.35g

217. 06g

30C
48.6g
0.972g/m L

32C
99.31g
0.9931g/mL
0.98g/mL
1g/mL
2%

We were asked to have a trial of two to get the average density of water. Same as the old
procedure in getting the density, we plus the two densities and divide it into two. Then we can get
the average density of water, true value of the density of water, and percent error.
IV.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Therefore we conclude that by learning all the ways of using each of the laboratory
equipments and formulas, we can easily find the answer. We must follow each step first in order
to understand the final step. Skipping steps make one confuse and insatiable in their results.
I recommend to all the beginners in dealing with Experiment 1 to follow each steps
properly so they wont get any wrong answers.

V.

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