Can anyone tell me what a burette does?

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A burette is a precision instrument used in titration to deliver liquid samples dropwise, significantly reducing experimental error compared to a measuring cylinder. Burettes are calibrated with a graduated scale, allowing for immediate volume assessment, which enhances accuracy during experiments. The discussion highlights the practical advantages of using a burette over a measuring cylinder, particularly in chemistry education and laboratory settings.

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Can anyone tell me what a burette does and why it is better to use a burette than a measuring cylinder?
Please help :smile:
 
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U reduce experimental error by using burette , burette adds the sample dropwise with proper graduated scale and these come calibrated
 
In my chemistry lessons at school, we use the burette a lot in titration. It beats using the measuring cylinder because, as himanshu has said, it adds the sample dropwise. You can immediately see the volume of solution you have added whereas in the measuring cylinder you have to tilt the cylinder back and forth to be able to tell the amount of solution you have added. What I am really trying to say is that in addition to reducing errors, it is also more practical to use.
 

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