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| − | A '''meniscus''' is the curved surface of [[liquid]] in a graduated cylinder or other container. Menisci are one of the main causes of inaccurate measurements of liquids | + | A '''meniscus''' is the curved surface of [[liquid]] in a graduated cylinder or other container. Menisci are one of the main causes of inaccurate measurements of liquids<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>; the level should be measured from the lowest point of the meniscus. |
| − | <ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 22:33, July 28, 2014
A meniscus is the curved surface of liquid in a graduated cylinder or other container. Menisci are one of the main causes of inaccurate measurements of liquids[1]; the level should be measured from the lowest point of the meniscus.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Chemistry. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998