To determine the mass of a liquid using an electronic balance?

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To determine the mass of a liquid using an electronic balance, first weigh an empty beaker and record its mass. Next, add the liquid to the beaker and weigh the beaker again, recording this new mass. Subtract the mass of the empty beaker from the mass of the beaker with the liquid to obtain the mass of the liquid alone. This method ensures accurate measurement of the liquid's mass using an electronic balance.

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  • Understanding of electronic balance operation
  • Basic knowledge of mass measurement techniques
  • Familiarity with using beakers in laboratory settings
  • Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations
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how do you determine the mass of a liquid using an electronic balance ?:S Anyone knows how ?
 
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Take a beaker. Weight the beaker and record the mass. Add the liquid to the beaker. Weight the beaker with the liquid in it. Record the mass. Then subtract your first mass to get the mass of the liquid only.
 
thank you for your help. :-)
 

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