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Describe an experiment to determine the density of a liquid​

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here is a simple experiment to determine the density of a liquid:

Materials:
- A graduated cylinder
- A beaker
- The liquid whose density you want to measure
- A scale

Procedure:
1. First, measure the mass of the empty beaker using the scale and record the value.
2. Pour a known volume of the liquid into the graduated cylinder. Record the volume of the liquid in milliliters (mL).
3. Carefully pour the liquid from the graduated cylinder into the beaker.
4. Measure the mass of the beaker with the liquid using the scale and record the value.
5. Subtract the mass of the empty beaker from the mass of the beaker with the liquid to determine the mass of the liquid.
6. Divide the mass of the liquid by its volume to determine the density of the liquid in grams per milliliter (g/mL).

Here's an example calculation:
- Mass of empty beaker: 50 g
- Volume of liquid in graduated cylinder: 30 mL
- Mass of beaker with liquid: 75 g
- Mass of liquid: 75 g - 50 g = 25 g
- Density of liquid: 25 g / 30 mL = 0.83 g/mL

So the density of the liquid is 0.83 g/mL.
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