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Specific Gravity

The document discusses determining the specific gravity of liquids using a hydrometer. It introduces specific gravity and how hydrometers are used to measure the density of liquids by how deep they sink. The document then outlines the objective, apparatus, methodology, and sections on results, discussion, recommendations and conclusions.

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Specific Gravity

The document discusses determining the specific gravity of liquids using a hydrometer. It introduces specific gravity and how hydrometers are used to measure the density of liquids by how deep they sink. The document then outlines the objective, apparatus, methodology, and sections on results, discussion, recommendations and conclusions.

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I.

Introduction
Specific gravity or relative is the ratio of the density of the fluid to the density of water.
Specific gravity can be determined directly from the density of a liquid as measured divided
by density water. A convenient alternative directly method is to use a specially calibrated
instrument called hydrometer. Hydrometer is hallows glass float designed to float upright in
liquids of various densities. The depth to which it sinks in the liquid is a measure of the
density of the liquid. A scale is provided on its stem which is calibrated to read specific
gravity. The sensitivity of the hydrometer depends on the diameter of the stem. A very
sensitive hydrometer has a large bulb and a thin stem.

II. Objective
To determine specific gravity of a liquid using hydrometer method.

III. Apparatus
1. Hydrometer
2. Glass cylinders
3. Liquids of preference

IV. Methodology
1. Place a tall glass cylinder on a flat working surface.
2. Fill liquid in cylinder and air will be allowed to rise to the top.
3. Insert the hydrometer carefully and allow it to settle in the centre of the cylinder. The
hydrometer must not to be touched with the sides of the cylinder to prevent errors.
4. Read the scale of the hydrometer and then record the data.
5. Carefully take out the hydrometer.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 for three times.
7. Repeat all procedures to test other liquids.
8. Compare specific gravities of the liquids.

IV. Result and Data


V. Discussion
VI. Recommendations
VII. Conclusions

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